History: The Age of Industrialisation · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
In nineteenth-century India, what was the main role of a jobber in a modern factory?
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In nineteenth-century India, what was the main role of a jobber in a modern factory?
- A.To design and patent new machines for the factory
- B.To recruit workers, help them obtain employment, and supervise their workCorrect answer
- C.To collect customs duties from imported goods
- D.To organise strikes against factory owners
Solution
Jobbers were experienced workers or middlemen who recruited people from villages, helped them find jobs, and often supervised them in factories. They could also provide loans and become influential figures among workers.
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