Which of these was NOT a cause of low agricultural output in colonial India?

Low levels of technology on most farmsCorrect answerYour answerWide use of high-yielding seed varietiesCorrect answerYour answerLack of irrigation facilities in most regionsCorrect answerYour answerNegligible use of chemical fertilisersCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

High-yielding varieties came with the green revolution of the 1960s, long after independence.

Concept: Causes of low output
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Which of these was NOT a cause of low agricultural output in colonial India?

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