Home » Assam state GK MCQ » Which industry in Assam attracted significant in-migration during the colonial period?
Tea plantations
Oil industry
Timber trade
Jute cultivation
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The correct answer is: a) Tea plantations.
During the colonial period, Assam was a major producer of tea. The British East India Company established tea plantations in Assam in the early 1800s, and these plantations attracted a large number of immigrants from other parts of India. The immigrants were drawn to Assam by the promise of high wages and good working conditions.
The tea plantations were a major source of employment in Assam, and they played a significant role in the development of the region’s economy. The plantations also had a major impact on the social and cultural life of Assam. The immigrants brought with them their own languages, customs, and religions, which helped to shape the unique culture
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of Assam.
The tea industry in Assam continued to grow in the post-colonial period, and it remains one of the most important industries in the region. The tea plantations are a major source of employment and income for the people of Assam, and they play a vital role in the economy of the region.
The other options are incorrect because they were not major industries in Assam during the colonial period.
Option b) Oil industry: The oil industry in Assam did not develop until the early 20th century.
Option c) Timber trade: The timber trade was an important industry in Assam in the pre-colonial period, but it declined in importance during the colonial period.
Option d) Jute cultivation: Jute cultivation was an important industry in Bengal, but it was not a major industry in Assam.