Cash Crops for British Industries
Cash crops produced during colonialism were ultimately used by:
- Indian domestic industries
- British industries back home — Correct Answer
- Indian farmers for consumption
- International humanitarian organisations
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Cash crops were ultimately used by British industries back home, not for the benefit of Indian farmers.
Key Points:
- Farmers shifted from food crops to cash crops.
- This shift did not improve farmers' economic condition.
- Cash crops included raw cotton, indigo, jute etc.
- This is an aspect of commercialisation of agriculture.
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