Multiple choice

After Indian independence, why did many Indians go to live and work in Britain?

  1. They realised that the British love curry.

  2. There was a labour shortage. There were employment opportunities.

  3. They spoke English so they could maintain their language skills.

  4. blue and orange
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Following World War II, Britain faced severe labor shortages in key public services and industries. The British government actively encouraged immigration from Commonwealth nations, including India, to fill these employment vacancies.

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