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Q1. [2] medium exam-ready
Why did indentured labour migration from India come to be described as a 'new system of slavery'? Give two reasons.
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 14:58 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Nineteenth-century indentured labour migration was called a 'new system of slavery' because:

  1. Harsh conditions: On arrival at plantations, labourers found living and working conditions extremely harsh, with heavy tasks, wage deductions, and imprisonment for non-completion of work.
  2. Few legal rights: Workers had very few legal protections and were bound by strict contracts, making their situation comparable to that of slaves.

Source: Chapter 3, Section 2.4 — Indentured Labour Migration from India

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Explanation

Examiners look for two distinct points clearly stated. The key phrases from the chapter are "harsh living and working conditions" and "few legal rights." You can also mention that agents gave false information to lure migrants, or that workers faced severe punishment if they escaped. Stick to two crisp reasons — one sentence each — to score full marks.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.