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What was one of the main agricultural innovations attempted by Tagore in his rural development experiments?

ACultivation of cash crops exclusively

BIntroduction of commercial crops like potato

CElimination of traditional farming methods

DImportation of foreign seeds

Answer:

B. Introduction of commercial crops like potato

Read Explanation:

Tagore attempted to introduce commercial crops, such as potato, as part of his rural development experiments to provide practical demonstrations of modern agricultural techniques and the use of manures.


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