History: The Age of Industrialisation · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Which development most seriously weakened the traditional Indian handloom industry during the nineteenth century?
Practice question from History: The Age of Industrialisation (Class 10 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · MCQ · Q-2B41B8
Which development most seriously weakened the traditional Indian handloom industry during the nineteenth century?
- A.The complete disappearance of demand for coloured cloth in India
- B.The entry of cheap machine-made British cloth and discriminatory colonial trade policiesCorrect answer
- C.The refusal of Indian weavers to use cotton yarn
- D.The end of cotton cultivation in India
Solution
Indian weavers faced competition from inexpensive machine-made cloth imported from Britain. Colonial policies also restricted Indian textile exports and favoured British manufacturers, causing severe difficulties for many weavers.
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