Question

The outcome of Land revenue policies of British in India were:
1. Commodification of Land.
2. It increased public investment in agriculture.
3. There was a shift towards cash crops.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Britishers were never concerned about the investment in agriculture. Their land revenue policy converted agricultural land into a commodity that could be bought and sold. They also encouraged a shift towards cash crops like cotton and indigo which served as raw materials to the industries of Britain.