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| Despite the large population engaged in agriculture, what did the agricultural sector in India experience under colonial rule? |
Rapid growth and modernization Stagnation and occasional deterioration Sustainable development and innovation Expansion of cash crop production |
| Stagnation and occasional deterioration |
| Under British colonial rule, India's economy remained predominantly agrarian, with approximately 85 percent of the population living in villages and relying on agriculture for their livelihoods. However, despite the significant proportion of the population engaged in agriculture, the sector experienced stagnation and occasional deterioration. While there was some growth in the overall area under cultivation, agricultural productivity remained low. |
