Question

What did the working population's lack of access to basic needs such as housing during the colonial era reflect?

Options

• The rapid industrial growth in urban areas

• The high purchasing power of the working population

• The poor socio-economic conditions during the colonial era

• The success of British famine relief measures

Answer 1

The working population lacked access to basic needs such as housing. This reflected the poor socio-economic conditions during the colonial era, highlighting the low living standards of workers under colonial rule.