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Explain how Indian lands became the cultivating field of Europe during the British rule.

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How Indian lands became cultivating fields for Europe:

  • During the British rule, the farmers were compelled to cultivate crops according to the market needs. Commercial crops were largely cultivated instead of food crops. This was termed as commercialization of agriculture. 
  • The Indian farmers were forced to cultivate cotton, indigo, etc. the raw materials for British industries during British rule.
  • Commercial crops were largely cultivated instead of food crops according to the market needs. 
  • The farmers had to pay high rate of tax in cash before the deadline. To meet this, they cultivated crops that had higher market price. 
  • The products that had high demand in the European markets were cultivated. Thus the Indian lands became the cultivating fields of Europe.


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