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Identity below the cause of the dispute between mill owners and workers, which led to the mill workers strike in 1917 at Ahmedabad.
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Identity below the cause of the dispute between mill owners and workers, which led to the mill workers strike in 1917 at Ahmedabad.

A.

Dearness allowance

B.

Overtime Allowance

C.

Health allowance

D.

Plague Bonus

Correct option is D

Answer:(d) Plague Bonus

Key points:

  • The Ahmedabad Mill Strike of 1917 was a significant event in India's labor movement history. During this period, Ahmedabad was a prominent textile industry hub. The primary cause of the strike was the Plague Bonus.
  • In 1917, a plague epidemic broke out in Ahmedabad, causing a rise in living costs. To compensate for these difficulties, mill owners had initially introduced a Plague Bonus — an additional allowance provided to workers to help them cope with the economic impact of the epidemic.

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