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What was the primary intention behind the British wanting India to be the primary exporter of raw cotton?
What was the primary intention behind the British wanting India to be the primary exporter of raw cotton?
- To conserve the natural resources of India
- To promote self-sufficiency in India
- To supply raw materials for English industries (correct)
- To reduce the demand for Indian agricultural products
What impact did the settlement of the British in India have on the rate of cultivation?
What impact did the settlement of the British in India have on the rate of cultivation?
- It fluctuated unpredictably
- It decreased significantly
- It increased manifold (correct)
- It remained unchanged
What was a significant reason for the increase in deforestation during the British rule in India?
What was a significant reason for the increase in deforestation during the British rule in India?
- The need for more land to cultivate due to the increase in population (correct)
- The establishment of forest conservation laws
- The decrease in demand for agricultural products
- The desire to preserve forests for future generations
What was the primary reason for the British wanting to export sugar, wheat, and barley from India?
What was the primary reason for the British wanting to export sugar, wheat, and barley from India?
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What percentage of land was used for cultivation in the 1600s, as per the provided information?
What percentage of land was used for cultivation in the 1600s, as per the provided information?
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