Question

Why did British government insist on the production of cash crops in India?

Answer 1

The commercialization of indian agriculture took place in the british era and infact it was the british government who encouraged to produce commercial crops in India.

India was never a commerical producer in crops, british wants India to produce commercial crops to feed British Industries and make them compete against other nations in the world

Answer 2

Answer:

The British government insisted on the production of cash crops in India because cash crops could be easily sold in the market and could result in huge profit which would indirectly be helpful in collecting taxes.