What role did the 'jobber' play in the recruitment of workers for Indian mills? Mention any one negative cons…

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What role did the 'jobber' play in the recruitment of workers for Indian mills? Mention any one negative consequence of this system.

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## Model Answer **Role of Jobber:** Industrialists employed a jobber — usually an old, trusted worker — to recruit new workers. He brought people from his own village, helped them settle in the city, and provided money during crises. **Negative Consequence:** The jobber misused his authority by demanding money and gifts from workers in return for jobs, thus exploiting them. *Source: Chapter 4, Section 4.2 – Where Did the Workers Come From?* --- ## Explanation - The question has **two parts** — role (1 mark) and negative consequence (1 mark). Address both clearly. - Use textbook language: "old and trusted worker," "demanded money and gifts." - Do not confuse jobber with gomastha (a different system related to weavers under the East India Company). - Keep it concise — this is a 2-mark answer, so 2–3 sentences total is sufficient.

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