Question

The British forced cultivators to produce which crop for europe

Answer 1

Company was trying to expand the cultivation of opium and indigo. In the subsequent 150 years, the British also persuaded or forced the cultivators to produce other crops; like jute, tea, sugarcane, cotton, wheat and rice; to be supplied to Europe.

Answer 2

Crops for Europe. To increase their revenue the British decided to cultivate in the Indian soil, crops that were in demand in Britain. The British persuaded and sometimes even forced cultivators in various parts of India to produce crops to their liking.