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What was the reason for stagnation in the agricultural sector during the colonial rule?
Question

What was the reason for stagnation in the agricultural sector during the colonial rule?

A.

Imposition of high taxes on food grains and cash crops

B.

Establishment of large scale industries

C.

Various systems of land settlement

D.

Extreme commercialisation of agriculture

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Various systems of land settlement
Explanation:
. Zamindari, Ryotwari and Mahalwari systems exploited farmers.
. Focused on revenue extraction.
. No incentive for investment in agriculture.
. Led to low productivity.
. Caused rural poverty.
Information Booster:
. Landlords became intermediaries.
. Farmers lost ownership rights.

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