The British formed 'Canal colonies' in Punjab. Which of the following statements are true regarding Canal Colonies?

Connecting rivers to Arabian ocean.

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Building canals to change infertile land into fertile land.

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Making farmers from other regions to settle here.

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Using the canals for irrigation purpose.

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Solution

The correct option is D Using the canals for irrigation purpose.
The British Indian government transformed semi-arid land in West Punjab into fertile agricultural land by building a network of canals. This land was used to grow cotton and wheat for export. The areas around this fertile land were named as ‘Canal Colonies’ because the peasants were brought in from other areas of Punjab to live here.

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