Practice Crops For Europe (3.2) - Ruling the Countryside

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Question 1.
What was the primary crop that expanded under British rule in India?
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Look for the crop significant to textile dyeing.
Question 2.
What does the term 'ryot' refer to?
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It relates to farming and tenancy.
3Question 3.
Which crop was primarily cultivated for European markets in India?
- Rice
- Indigo
- Tea
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It’s known for its blue dye.
4Question 4.
True or False: The ryoti system benefited ryots by guaranteeing fixed prices for their crops.
- True
- False
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Consider the farmers' experiences.
Question 5.
Consider the socio-economic implications of indigo cultivation under British rule. How did these factors influence local power structures?
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Think about the relationship between economics and local governance.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Indigo Commission's interventions following the rebellion. Did they truly resolve the issues faced by ryots?
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Consider the broader impacts of government reports on actual policies.

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