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CBSE 2023 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q32
State and explain the condition of Indian agriculture on the eve of independence.
State and explain the condition of Indian agriculture on the eve of independence.
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Stagnant agricultural sector - Agriculture sector experienced continued stagnation and deterioration. The primary cause for this was exploitative land settlement system followed under the British rule.
Commercialisation of Agriculture – For the benefit of British industries cash crops were forced upon the Indian farmers. In place of food crops, farmers started producing cash crops like indigo, jute, cotton etc.
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