Question

what was one challenge indian farmers faced under british rule?
○ they had to grow cash crops instead of food crops.
○ they had to buy expensive british farm equipment.
○ they were forced to collect taxes to run their farms.
○ they were forced to grow surplus food crops.

Explanation:

Under British rule in India, the British colonial government often imposed policies that required Indian farmers to grow cash crops (like indigo, cotton) for export to Britain instead of food crops for local consumption. This led to food shortages and economic exploitation. The other options are incorrect: farmers didn't have to buy British farm equipment (many used traditional methods), collecting taxes was the role of colonial officials/tax collectors (not farmers), and they were forced to grow cash crops (not surplus food crops).

Answer:

A. They had to grow cash crops instead of food crops.