Question

Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the

(a) increase in the export of Indian handicrafts

(b) growth in the number of Indian owned factories

(c) commercialization of Indian agriculture

(d) rapid increase in the urban population

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C.  Commercialization of agriculture was the result of British rule in India in the 19th century.  Farmers were forced to grow cash crops which were exported to Great Britain as raw materials of the English factories.  The period also saw decline in urban population and destroyed domestic factories.

Indians started producing crops for commercial use and on a large scale basis.  19th century agriculture became commercial due to the use of modern agricultural equipment.  

British rulers forced farmers to grow Indigo and other cash crops which can be used as a raw material for British manufacturers.  As a result urban population reduced and domestic industries were destroyed.

Answer 2

Indians started producing crops for commercial use and on a large scale basis.  19th century agriculture became commercial due to the use of modern agricultural equipment.   British rulers forced farmers to grow Indigo and other cash crops which can be used as a raw material for British manufacturers.  As a result urban population reduced and domestic industries were destroyed.