Question

Giving valid reasons, state whether the following statement is true or false.

There was growth in agricultural sector due to expansion of aggregate area under cultivation during the colonial era.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Although the area under cultivation expanded during the colonial era, agricultural productivity did not improve. The British focused on cash crops like indigo, cotton, and jute for their own benefit, neglecting food crops and rural development. Traditional farming methods, lack of irrigation, and high land revenue policies led to stagnation and frequent famines, rather than real growth in agriculture.