Question

Under the British Rule, commercialization of agriculture resulted in shifting of agricultural production from ______ crops to ______ crops. (Fill up the blanks with the correct alternative.)
 

• A. Cash, Food
• B. Cotton, Jute
• C. Food, Cash
• D. Jute, Food

Hint:

Commercialization of agriculture prioritized cash crops over food crops, impacting food security in colonial India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

During British Rule, agriculture shifted focus from food crops to cash crops like indigo, cotton, and jute. This shift was driven by the colonial demand for raw materials for British industries, leaving less emphasis on food production, which often led to famines.