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What was the main reason for stagnation in the agricultural sector during British colonial rule in India?

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1Imposition of high taxes on food grains and cash crops by the colonial government
2Various systems of land settlement introduced by the colonial government✓
3Establishment of large scale industries by the colonial government
4Extreme commercialisation of agriculture by the colonial government

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Various systems of land settlement introduced by the colonial government

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