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Why did the local population have no say over what crops to cultivate under British rule?
Why did the local population have no say over what crops to cultivate under British rule?
- The British East India Company decided what crops to cultivate. (correct)
- The British government did not allow the cultivation of cash crops.
- The local population did not have any knowledge about agriculture.
- The British government controlled the demand for crops.
Which of the following is a way in which British rule impacted Indian agriculture?
Which of the following is a way in which British rule impacted Indian agriculture?
- The revenue from the hard work of the farmers was divided between the British East India Company and the landlords. (correct)
- The local population had control over what crops to cultivate.
- Food crops were exported to other British colonies.
- Non-food crops were not exported to Britain.
What was the impact of the Zamindari system on Indian agriculture?
What was the impact of the Zamindari system on Indian agriculture?
- The ownership of agricultural land was in the hands of Zamindars while the land was cultivated by the farmers. (correct)
- The revenue from agriculture was evenly distributed among all parties involved.
- The farmers had ownership of agricultural land.
- The farmers had control over what crops to cultivate.
What was the purpose of exporting food crops to Britain under British rule?
What was the purpose of exporting food crops to Britain under British rule?
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Why were non-food crops exported to Britain under British rule?
Why were non-food crops exported to Britain under British rule?
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