Practice How Was Indigo Produced? (3.2.7) - Ruling the Countryside

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Question 1.
What is indigo?
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Think about the color commonly associated with deep blue fabrics.
Question 2.
Define nij cultivation.
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Consider who controls the land.
3Question 3.
What was the main reason for the increasing demand for indigo during the 18th century?
- Increased use of synthetic dyes
- Rise of the textile industry in Europe
- Decline in cotton production
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Think about the materials used for dyeing fabrics in European markets.
4Question 4.
True or False: Indigo was primarily cultivated in Europe prior to the British demand.
- True
- False
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Reflect on where indigo initially came from.
Question 5.
Discuss how the economic landscape of Bengal shifted due to the indigo cultivation practices and the responses from the ryots.
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Refer to specific examples from the text to support your response.
Question 6.
Evaluate the long-term impacts of indigo production on Bengali society, both socially and economically, following the Blue Rebellion.
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Consider the shifts in social dynamics and economic policies post-rebellion.

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