Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Which of the following crops was produced forcefully by the Indian farmers during British Rule?

Options:

Rice

Maize

Indigo

Millets

Correct Answer:

Indigo

Explanation:

The farmers were given cash advances to produce cash crops particularly INDIGO. The Britishers forced Indian farmers to produce indigo as it was commercially viable for them and also, it would help them in meeting the growing demand for it in Europe.