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What was 'Corn Laws'?

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Restriction on import of corn
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Permission on import of corn
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Restriction on export of corn
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Permission on export of corn.
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Solution

The correct option is A Restriction on import of corn
Population growth from the late eighteenth century had increased the demand for food grains in Britain. As urban centers expanded and industry grew, the demand for agricultural products went up, pushing up food grains prices. Under pressure from landed groups, the government also restricted the import of corn. The laws allowing the government to do this were commonly known as the 'Corn Laws'.

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