Question

During the British rule, many new industries were established in India. In which of the following areas was the Indigo Industry established?
(1) Assam and Bihar
(2) Assam and Bengal
(3) Raniganj and Bombay
(4) Bihar and Bengal​

Answer 1

Answer:

Assam and Bengal most probably

Answer 2

The correct option is (4) Bihar and Bengal​

• The British had arrived in India as traders, and started their political control.  Bengal was the most fertile and prosperous land in India.  East India Company, benefited massively from trading in the State.
• The supply of indigo from the Americas began to dwindle in the late 18th century.
• As a result, the British East India Company aided the development of a thriving indigo industry in Bengal and Bihar, British strongholds in eastern India.