Question

Which one of the following was not a major factor that accounted for the constant expansion of agriculture in the Mughal state?

• A. Abundance of land
• B. Availability of labour
• C. Mobility of peasants
• D. Availability of tractors

Hint:

Always analyze the context of the question, and identify options that do not fit with that historical context.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Availability of tractors: Tractors were not used in India during the Mughal period. Agriculture was mostly dependent on traditional methods like bullocks, and manual labor. 
Abundance of Land: The availability of vast fertile lands was an important factor for the continuous expansion of agriculture during the Mughal era.
Availability of Labour: The availability of labour also contributed significantly to agricultural expansion. The peasant population was very large.
Mobility of peasants: The flexibility of peasants to settle in new lands and cultivate them also contributed to the agricultural expansion.