alleryWhy did indigo become profitable again in the First World War?
AGerman dye became unavailable
BBritain banned cotton
CRents were abolished
DPlanters paid higher wages
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. German dye became unavailable
1. Germans had invented artificial dye, so demand for indigo had fallen.
2. During the First World War German dye ceased to be available.
3. Indigo became profitable again and tenants were forced to grow it once more.
_Source: Wikipedia, Champaran Satyagraha, lead section_
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