Why were the weavers tied with the company traders.
A) They were under loans.
B) They have no other place to work.
C) They had less equipments.
D) None of these.
Solution:
Hence, the correct option is A.
- The government appointed the Gomasthas. The weavers were controlled by them. They gathered the supplies and the standard of the fabric was evaluated.
- It prevented the company weavers from dealing with other buyers. Once an order was placed, the weavers were given loans to purchase the raw material. Those who took loans had to hand over the cloth they produced to the Gomasthas only. They could not take it to any other trader.
- They developed a system of management and control that would eliminate competition, control cost and ensure regular supply of cotton and silk goods. This system forced the sell at a price dictated by the company. By giving the weavers a loan, the company tied the weavers with them.
Hence, the correct option is A.