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__________ led to acute famine and poverty in Indonesia during early decades of the 19th century.

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Flood and other natural disasters
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Production of commercial crops
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Growth of food crops
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Growth of industries
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The correct option is B Production of commercial crops
The Indonesians were forced to produce commercial crops such as coffee, sugar, and spices, to be paid as tax to the Dutch. This regime was hard on the natives, as commercial farming created a shortage of food grains. This led to acute poverty and famines.

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