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Discuss any two factors that lead to stagnating Indian agriculture sector during British rule.

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British policies prioritized cash crops over food grains and exploited farmers through excessive taxation, causing stagnation in agriculture.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
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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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