Question

1) in the first phase of the colonial rule, _____and______ were the main commercial crops transported to China and Britain.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Indigo and Opium.

Explanation:

• During the colonial period, Indian farmers produced crops such as indigo and opium that served the world market. These were the two most important commercial crops of the 19th century.  
• During this time, Britain had a monopoly on India's imports and exports. Therefore, most of the foreign trade was restricted  to  the United Kingdom only, and the other half was allowed to trade with other countries such as Ceylon (Sri Lanka), China and Persia (Iran). During the colonial era, India was a major exporter.
• The trade was run by the East India Company. East India Company is a powerful multinational company established for trade with a royal charter that monopolizes business with Asia. This state-owned trade was achieved primarily through two wars in which China was forced  to open the door to opium for Indians in Britain.

Thus the correct answer is indigo and opium.

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