Question

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

Hint:

British policies prioritized cash crops over food grains and exploited farmers through excessive taxation, causing stagnation in agriculture.

Answer 1

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.