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During the second half of the 19th century, which of the following was not an aspect of development by the British in India?

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Roads
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Agriculture
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Railways
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Mass Media
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Solution

The correct option is B Agriculture
In the second half of the 19th century, the British developed communication lines, roads, railroads, English education, and mass media in India. In terms of agriculture, farmers were forced to plant Indigo to produce cloth dyes. The Indigo plantation decreased the soil fertility.

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