Name two other major crops introduced by the Portuguese in India.

Tobacco and Chilies were introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Agricultural History of India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: During the 13th and 14th Centuries AD the Indian peasants did not cultivate:

Maize was not cultivated in 13th-14th century India; it was introduced later by the Portuguese from the Americas. Peasants then primarily grew wheat, rice, and barley.

Exam Year

2011

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2011_66 Ref: Standard Educational Reference