Question

Why did the Britishers compell the peasants to cultivate cash crops instead of food crops?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Commercialisation of agriculture in India began during the British rule. The peasants had to pay revenue in cash. Thus, they had to sell off their harvested crops. ... The peasants resorted to growing these instead of food crops, to fulfil the demand for cash revenue.

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