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With reference to the Indian society in the 18th century, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Although the Indian agriculture during the 18th century was technically backward, the peasants committed miracles of production.

2. India exported more than it imported since it was on the whole, self- sufficient.

3. The internal trade in general suffered due to constant warfare, foreign invasions and rise of autonomous provincial rulers.

4. Although there was no uniformity of culture across India yet Hindus and Muslims did not form two distinct societies.

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Explanation:

All the given statements are correct.

  • The Indian agriculture was technically backward and stagnant but the peasants worked so hard as to result in miracles of production.
  • India was called a sink of precious metals as it exported more than it imported and the trade was balanced by import of gold and silver.The internal trade suffered due to constant warfare and law and order problem. Many trading centres were looted by foreign invaders. Moreover, with the rise in autonomous provinces and local chiefs, the number of custom houses grew by leaps and bounds.
  • Also, the culture was not uniform across India but the Hindus and Muslims did not form Distinct societies.

Thus, Option B is Correct.

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