Question

Which one of the following was not a major factor that accounted for the constant expansion of agriculture in the Mughal state?

• A. Abundance of land
• B. Availability of labour
• C. Mobility of peasants
• D. Availability of tractors

Hint:

Always analyze the context of the question, and identify options that do not fit with that historical context.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Tractor Availability: Tractors were absent in India during the Mughal era. Cultivation primarily relied on conventional methods, including bullocks and manual labor.
Land Abundance: Extensive fertile land availability was crucial for the sustained growth of agriculture in the Mughal period.
Labor Availability: A substantial peasant population facilitated significant agricultural expansion through ample labor.
Peasant Mobility: The capacity of peasants to relocate and cultivate new territories was a key driver of agricultural growth.