Question

Enumerate the features of ryoti system of indigo cultivation and list the problems faced by the farmers under this system

Answer 1

Answer:

during the indigo cultivations farmers face problems given below -:

1. 1) the ryots were forced to sign the agreement. 2) during indigo cultivation the crop get damage because indigo needs more water and nutrients.3) Ryots were not allowed to dye their clothes.4) Ryots do not grow rice in place of indigo otherwise they get punishment.

Answer 2

Ryotwari system

• Ryotwari is a land revenue system introduced by Thomas Munro in the end of the 18th century
• Under this system the land revenue was directly paid to the state by the farmers
• It also gave the cultivators or the ryots full rights regarding the sale of land

The problems faced by indigo plantation workers are listed below

1. The ryot was committed to grow indigo on at least 25% of his hand holding. Which made them to live in a constant debt trap
2. Lack of supervision of the subordinates led to exploitation of indigo plantation workers
3. Constant exploitation of money lender which further increased their misery
4. Lower cost for the produce.
5. Indigo was down in the soil best suited for rice (commercialization of agriculture) .

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