Practice Why The Demand For Indian Indigo? (3.2.2)

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Question 1.
What plant was preferred for dyeing fabric in the 18th century?
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Think about the color quality.
Question 2.
What was woad?
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Consider the alternative to indigo.
3Question 3.
What plant significantly influenced British textile production in the late 18th century?
- Woad
- Indigo
- Cotton
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Think about the colors used in dyes.
4Question 4.
Was woad the primary source of blue dye after the rise of indigo?
- True
- False
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Recall the competition between the two dyes.
Question 5.
Evaluate the socio-economic impacts on ryots due to the forced cultivation of indigo in the 18th century.
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Focus on the long-term effects and socio-economic ties.
Question 6.
Discuss the influence of international demand for indigo on local agricultural practices in India.
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Consider changes in crop diversity and local farming sustainability.

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