Question

Why the British incourage the production of tea , coffee and cotton​

Answer 1

Answer:

Commercialization of agriculture became prominent around 1860 A.D (during American Civil War which boosted demand of Cotton from India to Britain as Aerica was not able to export Cotton). Indigo and more than that, tea and coffee plantation were encouraged in India because these could get commercial market abroad.

Answer 2

Answer:

The British directly encouraged production of tea, coffee and cotton. The demand for these crops increased in 19th century Europe where food grains were needed:

•To feed the growing urban population and

•Raw materials were required for industrial production.