Q. Which of the following category/categories of Indians stayed in South Africa?
1.The indentured Indian labor.
2.The merchants.
3.The ex-indentured laborers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Indians in South Africa consisted of three categories—one, the indentured Indian labour, mainly from south India, who had migrated to South Africa after 1890 to work on sugar plantations; two, the merchants—mostly Meman Muslims who had followed the labourers; and three, the ex-indentured labourers who had settled down with their children in South Africa after the expiry of their contracts.
Source: Spectrum
Discover more from Free UPSC IAS Preparation Syllabus and Materials For Aspirants
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
