10 Questions
Which term refers to the total output in the agricultural sector?
Production
What does productivity refer to in the agricultural sector?
Output per hectare of land
What was the land revenue system introduced during British rule in India called?
The Zamindari System
What was the reason for the forced commercialization of agriculture during British rule in India?
To meet the requirement of the textile industry
What was the purpose of the Indigo used by the textile industry in Britain?
Dying/bleaching
What were the features of the Zamindari system introduced during British rule in India?
The features of the Zamindari system included a triangular relationship between the government, the owners, and the tillers of the soil.
What was the main reason for the forced commercialization of agriculture during British rule in India?
The main reason for the forced commercialization of agriculture was to meet the requirement of indigo used by the textile industry in Britain.
What was the shift in cultivation that occurred due to commercialization of agriculture?
The shift was from cultivation for self-consumption to cultivation for the market.
How did the British rule in India collide with the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
The British rule in India collided with the Industrial Revolution in Britain, leading to the commercialization of crops to meet the demands of the textile industry.
What were the problems with the Zamindari system?
The problems with the Zamindari system included forced commercialization of agriculture and low productivity and production in the agricultural sector.
Test your knowledge on the agricultural sector in India on the eve of independence. Explore topics such as production, productivity, and the unique land revenue system introduced during British rule.
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