Question
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century Because of
(a) Peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
(b) Its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
(c) National leaders opposition to the cultivation of indigo
(d) Government control over the planters
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
The decline of indigo cultivation in India by the beginning of the 20th century was primarily due to the invention of synthetic indigo, as mentioned in option (b). The development of synthetic indigo, which was cheaper and easier to produce, posed a significant challenge to the natural indigo industry. Synthetic indigo gained popularity in the European market, leading to a decline in the demand and profitability of natural indigo.
While peasant resistance and the oppressive conduct of planters (option a) did contribute to some negative impact on indigo farming, it was not the main reason for the decline. Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest that national leaders' opposition to the cultivation of indigo (option c) or government control over the planters (option d) played significant roles in the decline of indigo cultivation.