Question

What were the main features of Indian agriculture on the eve of independence ?

Answer 1

Main features of Indian agriculture at the eve of Independence are as follows :

(i) Agriculture was the major source of livelihood and about 75% of country’s population derived their livelihood from agriculture.

(ii) The agricultural sector experienced stagnation and deterioration during British rule.

(iii) British rulers introduced new land tenure system which proved to be the prominent cause of agricultural stagnation.

(iv) Agricultural production deteriorated because of, lack of irrigational facilities and technological upgradation.