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Ruling the Countryside — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesRuling the Countryside2 Marks
Question
What was nij cultivation?
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Explain nij cultivation.
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Answer

Within the system of nij cultivation, the planter produced indigo in lands that he directly controlled. He either bought the land or rented it from other zamindars and produced indigo by directly employing hired labourers.

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