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In which year did the British first establish tea plantations in Assam?

easy 2 marks Class 9 · History · Forest Society and Colonialism
Answer
1839

The correct answer is 1839 — Thus the year when British began tea plantations in Assam is 1839.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall the timeline of tea plantation development in Assam.
  2. Recognize that the first successful tea garden was established by James Long in 1839.
  3. Thus the year when British began tea plantations in Assam is 1839.
Common mistake: Confusing 1839 with 1858 or 1880

Concept tested: Year of tea plantation establishment

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