Which of the following statement/s describe the life of workers in England in the 19th century?

Demand for job was seasonal

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Living conditions were poor

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There was abundant labour and hence wages were low

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All of these

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The correct option is D All of these
After industrial revolution life of workers in England was miserbale. Only suffering people were the wroking class. The charecteristics of working class during this period was: demand for job was very high, living conditions were poor with no proper health facilities, supply of labour was abundant and so the wages were low.

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