Question

why were ryots reluctant to grow indigo??

Answer 1

The ryots were resistant to produce indigo because the value they received for the indigo they produced was extremely low. The planters commanded that indigo is planted on the healthiest soils in which peasants favored to plant rice. As the Indigo plant had extensive roots which drained the soil productivity and the land became ineffective for rice agriculture.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The planters forced Ryots to sign the agreement or a contract so that they could provide them with the loans to grow indigo at a lower rate of interest. The planters wanted cultivators to produce indigo on at least 25 per cent of the area held by them. They provided the cultivators with seed and drill whereas the Ryots had to prepare the soil, sow the seeds and looked after the crop. But soon Ryots realised that the agreement signed under Ryoti system is becoming a problem for them.

The ryots were reluctant to grow indigo because –

• Ryots or cultivators were provided with a loan to cultivate the Indigo. Initially, Ryots found this deal attractive but later they realised the amount they are getting paid was low as compared to the Indigo that has been produced by them.

• Also, the loan that had been given was never-ending. After every harvest, they were provided with the loan to cultivate Indigo.

• Moreover, the planters wanted indigo to be cultivated in best soil whereas the farmers wanted the rice to be cultivated in such soil.