Consider the following statements.1. After World War I India witnessed...
Explanation:
Statement 1: After World War I India witnessed growth in Industrialization.- After World War I, India did witness a growth in industrialization.
- The demand for war materials during the war led to the growth of industries in India.
- The war created a favorable environment for industrialization as it resulted in a decline in imports and an increase in demand for Indian goods.
- The British Government also encouraged industrialization in India to meet the war requirements.
- As a result, industries such as textiles, jute, steel, and chemicals grew rapidly during this period.
Statement 2: In 1921 Indentured labour migration was abolished.- Indentured labor migration refers to the system of recruiting workers from India and other parts of Asia to work as laborers in plantations and mines in various British colonies.
- This system was prevalent during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- In 1921, the Indian Emigration Act was passed, which abolished the indentured labor system.
- This act was a response to the growing anti-indenture movement and the exploitation and abuse faced by Indian laborers.
- The act aimed to regulate emigration from India and provide protection to Indian laborers abroad.
Conclusion:- Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- India did witness growth in industrialization after World War I, and the indentured labor migration system was abolished in 1921.