Commercialisation of agriculture in India has its roots during _________.

Ancient period

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Medieval period

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British rule

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C British rule
Commercialisation of the agriculture is nothing but making use of agriculture to earn profits. In this type, more of cash crops are grown when compared to food crops. This started during British rule in which Indians were forced to grow cash crops like indigo more than food crops.

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