Question

Analyzing the Effects of British Rule
Why were famines common during the period of British rule in India?
Indian farmers were forced to grow cash crops rather than food crops.
O Indian farmers could sell their crops to Britain, driving up the price.
O Indians could only buy imported British crops.
O Indians were forced to pay heavy taxes on food grown inside the country.

Answer 1

One reason there was a lot of famine in British India was that Indian farmers were forced to grow cash crops rather than food crops.

British colonization of India

• British convinced Indian farmers to grow less food and more cash crops like cotton, tea, and coffee.
• Several famines happened that led to millions dying

By encouraging more cash crops rather than food crops, many ran out of food and sometimes famine ensued. The British would still press on with their policy however, sometimes even exporting food from India during famines.

In conclusion, option A is correct.

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