USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The new laws prevent the state governments from collecting a market fee, cess, or levy for trade outside the APMC markets; this has led the farmers to believe the laws will “gradually lead to the deterioration and ultimately end the mandi system” thus “leaving farmers at the mercy of corporates".

Detailed explanation-2: -They generally blamed low prices on over-production. Second, farmers alleged that monopolistic railroads and grain elevators charged unfair prices for their services. Government regulation was the farmers’ solution to the problem of monopoly. Third, there was a perceived shortage of credit and money.

Detailed explanation-3: -They had to sell their produce at low rates to pay the taxes. The British or the Zamindars did not put any effort into improving agricultural conditions. The farmers were unable to pay revenue and with no choice, had to turn to moneylenders who charged high-interest rates on loans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. The condition of the Indians under British rule was not good. i)Indian farmers suffered because they were forced to grow jute and indigo instead of food crops. ii) The craftsman, potters and weavers were unhappy because people preferred to buy cheaper machine-made goods.