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What were the Canal Colonies? Where and why were they introduced? |
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Answer» (i) In the 19th century, the areas irrigated by the new canals built by the British-Indian Government were called the ‘Canal Colonies’. (ii) They were introduced in Punjab. (iii) They were developed to transform semi-desert waste lands into fertile agricultural lands to grow wheat and cotton for export. |
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