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Discuss any two factors that lead to stagnating Indian agriculture sector during British rule.
Discuss any two factors that lead to stagnating Indian agriculture sector during British rule.
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Stagnation in Indian agriculture under British rule was caused by exploitative land policies and commercialization of crops.
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Land Revenue Systems: The introduction of exploitative land revenue systems such as the Zamindari system led to excessive taxation and neglect of agricultural development.
Commercialization of Agriculture: Focus on cash crops for British industries reduced food grain production, leading to frequent famines and stagnation in agricultural productivity.
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