During their rule, the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Madras to grow _________.
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During their rule, the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Madras to grow _________.
✓ Correct answer: d) Rice
ExplanationThe British monarch decided that they will use Indian villages to grow crops like wheat, rice, jute, and Tea.These crops were in demand in Britain.Britishres forces Indian farmers to grow Jute in Bengal, Tea in Assam, Sugarcane in Uttar Pradesh, cotton in Maharashtra, and Rice in Madras.Hence, the correct answer is “Rice”.
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