Which source shows that the initial impact of British industrialisation in India led to more people moving into agriculture?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → The Census of India Report
Option (1) The Census of India Report — Correct. The Census counts the population and records the work people do. Its figures show that the first impact of British industrialisation in India pushed more people into agriculture.
Option (2) The Report of the Indian Industrial Commission — Incorrect. The Indian Industrial Commission was set up to study the growth of industry in India. Its subject was industry, and it did not track the movement of people into farming.
Option (3) The Report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture — Incorrect. The Royal Commission on Agriculture studied farming conditions and rural improvement. The record of more people moving into agriculture comes from the Census of India Report.
Option (4) The Report of the Indian Famine Commission — Incorrect. The Indian Famine Commission looked into famines and famine relief. It has nothing to do with showing the shift from crafts to farming.
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