Question

Why were the British keen on growing opium in India. Explain 5 reason.

Answer 1

reasons

1. british were having nothing to give in return of the tea to the china.

2. tea became more popular and favorite beverage in england

3. queen victoria doesn't gave permission to grow opium in england as it was addicted so british grow it in india

4. by settling at west bengal after battle of plassey it became easier to trade with china and was known as triangular trade.

5. as they were paying less money to peasants of india they were having profit on that

so, that's why british were keen on growing opium in india.

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