Practice Why the demand for Indian indigo? - 3.2.2 | 3. Ruling the Countryside | CBSE 8 History
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Question 1

Easy

What plant was preferred for dyeing fabric in the 18th century?

💡 Hint: Think about the color quality.

Question 2

Easy

What was woad?

💡 Hint: Consider the alternative to indigo.

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Question 1

What plant significantly influenced British textile production in the late 18th century?

  • Woad
  • Indigo
  • Cotton

💡 Hint: Think about the colors used in dyes.

Question 2

Was woad the primary source of blue dye after the rise of indigo?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the competition between the two dyes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the socio-economic impacts on ryots due to the forced cultivation of indigo in the 18th century.

💡 Hint: Focus on the long-term effects and socio-economic ties.

Question 2

Discuss the influence of international demand for indigo on local agricultural practices in India.

💡 Hint: Consider changes in crop diversity and local farming sustainability.

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