Q. Opium cultivation in the nineteenth century was largely concentrated in
(a) Punjab
(b) Bihar and Malwa
(c) Deccan districts
(d) Bengal and Assam
Ans: (b) Bihar and Malwa
Explanation: Opium cultivation in the nineteenth century was largely concentrated in (b) Bihar and Malwa.
During the nineteenth century, opium cultivation in India was primarily concentrated in the regions of Bihar and Malwa. The British East India Company held a monopoly on the production and trade of opium in India, and these regions were the main centers of opium cultivation.
Bihar, in eastern India, was known for its high-quality opium production, while Malwa, in central India, also played a significant role in opium cultivation. The opium produced in these regions was primarily exported to China, where it had a high demand.
Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Bihar and Malwa.
