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What action did some major British tea companies promise to take after the investigation?
What action did some major British tea companies promise to take after the investigation?
- Increase the price of their tea products
- Shift their focus to coffee production instead
- Work to improve the conditions of the workers from whom they purchase tea (correct)
- Reduce the quality standards for their tea products
What did Harrods do in response to the findings of the investigation?
What did Harrods do in response to the findings of the investigation?
- Started sourcing tea from more plantations in Assam
- Reduced the wages of its tea plantation workers
- Increased the marketing budget for its tea products
- Stopped selling some of its tea products (correct)
What is the main focus of the investigation mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the investigation mentioned in the text?
- Working conditions of tea plantation workers in Assam (correct)
- Health benefits of consuming tea
- Economic challenges faced by tea companies
- Impact of tea production on the environment
What responsibility do Indian laws impose on tea estate owners regarding their workers?
What responsibility do Indian laws impose on tea estate owners regarding their workers?
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What is the condition of residential areas for the plantation workers as mentioned in the text?
What is the condition of residential areas for the plantation workers as mentioned in the text?
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