Here are 10 one-word answer type questions based on the topic “The problem with Nij cultivation”, along with explanations:
1. What type of land was required for Nij cultivation?
Fertile
Nij cultivation required fertile lands, but these were already densely populated, making it difficult for planters to acquire large areas .
2. Which group of people faced eviction when planters attempted to expand Nij cultivation?
Peasants
Planters tried to lease land near indigo factories and evict peasants, which led to conflicts and tensions .
3. What was difficult to mobilize for Nij cultivation?
Labour
Large plantations required a vast labor force, but workers were unavailable as they were engaged in rice cultivation during the same season .
4. Which season’s workload conflicted with the demand for indigo labor?
Rice
Peasants were busy with rice cultivation, making it hard for planters to get workers at the right time .
5. What type of investment was a major problem for Nij planters?
Ploughs
One bigha of land required two ploughs, meaning large-scale Nij cultivation needed thousands of ploughs, which was a huge investment .
6. Which animal was in short supply for Nij cultivation?
Bullocks
Peasants’ bullocks were already being used for rice farming, making it difficult for planters to get enough for indigo cultivation .
7. What percentage of indigo-producing land was under Nij cultivation in the late 19th century?
25
Less than 25% of the land used for indigo was under Nij cultivation, as planters preferred the Ryoti system instead .
8. Which alternative system was used instead of Nij cultivation?
Ryoti
Due to the difficulties in Nij cultivation, planters relied more on the Ryoti system, forcing peasants to grow indigo on their land .
9. Which colonial power faced similar problems with indigo plantations in St Domingue?
France
French planters in St Domingue used slave labor for indigo production, but a major slave rebellion in 1791 led to the collapse of plantations .
10. Which factor ultimately prevented the large-scale expansion of Nij cultivation?
Land
Since planters could not acquire large, compact areas of land, Nij cultivation remained limited, forcing them to depend on the Ryoti system .
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