NOT a Cause of Agricultural Stagnation
Which of the following was NOT a cause of agricultural stagnation during the colonial period?
- Zamindari system of land settlement
- Low levels of technology
- Introduction of Green Revolution — Correct Answer
- Negligible use of fertilisers
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The Green Revolution was introduced in the 1960s after independence, not during the colonial period. It was a solution to agricultural stagnation, not a cause.
Causes of Agricultural Stagnation During Colonial Rule:
- Zamindari system — profits went to zamindars, not cultivators
- Low levels of technology
- Lack of irrigation facilities
- Negligible use of fertilisers
- Commercialisation of agriculture — cash crops replaced food crops
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