AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
A jobber was usually an old, trusted worker employed by factory owners to recruit new workers. Workers depended on him because jobs were scarce and entry into mills was restricted. The jobber brought workers from his own village, helped them settle in the city, and supported them in times of financial crisis. Over time, he began demanding money and gifts for securing employment.
Source: Chapter 4, Section 4.2 – Where Did the Workers Come From?
Examiners expect two clear points: (1) the jobber's role (recruiting workers on behalf of industrialists) and (2) why workers depended on him (scarcity of jobs, restricted entry, settlement help). Quoting the textbook detail about him demanding "money and gifts" shows depth. Avoid writing about indentured labour — that is a different topic entirely.