Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

The main reason for stagnation in the agriculture sector, during the British Rule was _____________.

Options:

Poor Technology

Zamindari System

Deindustrialisation

Commercialisation of agriculture

Correct Answer:

Zamindari System

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Zamindari System

One of the primary reasons for the cause of stagnation in India's agricultural sector was the zamindari system. This agricultural system was mainly practiced in Bengal, which was the then capital of British India. As per this system, the majority of the profits went to land downers, i.e. zamindars instead of cultivators.