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What was indentured labour?

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A form of work where people were sent to other states to work on plantations.
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A form of work where people were sent to other countries to trade.
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A form of work where people were sent to other British colonies to work on plantations.
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A form of work where people were sent to other countries to work in factories.
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The correct option is C A form of work where people were sent to other British colonies to work on plantations.
Many peasants and artisans of India took up indentured labour for livelihood during the Industrial Revolution. Indentured labour was a form of work where people were sent to other British colonies to work on plantations. The working and living conditions were harsh.

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