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.