Question

which types of crops were grown in colonial India and why?

Answer 1

commercial crops—such as Cotton, indica, opium, wheat were grown in colonial india because The second half of the 19th century saw some increase in land under cultivation and agricultural production expanded at an average rate of about 1% per year by the later 19th century. Due to extensive irrigation by canal networks Punjab, Narmada valley, and Andhra Pradesh became centres of agrarian reforms. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The two main types of crops grown in India are:

• Kharif Crop

• Rabi Crop

Explanation:

Kharif Crop : The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called kharif crops. The rainy season in India is generally from June to September. Paddy, Maize, Soyabean, Groundnut, and Cotton are Kharif Crops

Rabi Crop : The crops grown in the winter season (October to March) are called rabi crops. Examples of Rabi Crops are Wheat, Gram, Pea, Mustard, and Linseed. Besides these, pulses and vegetables.