AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
After the repeal of the Corn Laws, cheap food imports made British agriculture unable to compete. Vast areas of land were left uncultivated, and thousands of men and women were thrown out of work. They either flocked to the cities or migrated overseas in search of better livelihoods.
Source: Chapter 3, Section 2.1 — A World Economy Takes Shape
The examiner expects two clear points: (1) agricultural land fell out of cultivation, and (2) the rural workforce lost jobs and was forced to migrate. Both points together earn full marks. Use the textbook's exact phrases like "vast areas of land were left uncultivated" and "thrown out of work" to show you've read the source carefully.