What crops did the British cultivate in India?

Tea

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Sugarcane

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Wheat

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Indigo

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The correct option is D Indigo
The British persuaded or forced cultivators in various parts of India to produce crops that would bring them profit. Jute in Bengal, tea in Assam, sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh, wheat in Punjab, cotton in Maharashtra and Punjab, rice in Madras.

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