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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Solution and Explanation
Exploitative Land Revenue Systems: Systems like Zamindari imposed heavy taxes on farmers, leaving them with minimal resources for reinvestment.
Commercialization of Agriculture: Focus on cash crops for British industries reduced food grain production, leading to frequent famines and stagnant agricultural growth.
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