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Chapter-12 Development of Industries in India — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is meant by de-industrialization in India during British rule?

Answer: B. The decline of traditional Indian industries — De-industrialization refers to the decline of traditional handicrafts and industries in India under British rule.

Q: Which cotton textile centre is known as the first successful modern cotton mill in India?

Answer: B. Bombay — The Bombay Spinning Mill marked the beginning of modern cotton textile industry in India.

Q: Why did many traditional Indian industries decline during British rule?

Answer: B. British imported machine-made goods cheaply — Cheap machine-made British goods flooded Indian markets and reduced demand for Indian hand-made products.

Q: How did British economic policies affect Indian artisans most directly?

Answer: B. They reduced the market for handmade goods — British policies and imported machine goods reduced demand for handmade Indian products, harming artisans.

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What is meant by de-industrialization in India during British rule?

A. The rapid growth of cottage industries
B. The decline of traditional Indian industries ✓
C. The development of new machines in villages
D. The growth of irrigation facilities

Answer: B. The decline of traditional Indian industries
De-industrialization refers to the decline of traditional handicrafts and industries in India under British rule.

Which cotton textile centre is known as the first successful modern cotton mill in India?

A. Madras
B. Bombay ✓
C. Calcutta
D. Surat

Answer: B. Bombay
The Bombay Spinning Mill marked the beginning of modern cotton textile industry in India.

Why did many traditional Indian industries decline during British rule?

A. They received too much support from the government
B. British imported machine-made goods cheaply ✓
C. Indian products became more fashionable
D. Farmers stopped using local goods

Answer: B. British imported machine-made goods cheaply
Cheap machine-made British goods flooded Indian markets and reduced demand for Indian hand-made products.

How did British economic policies affect Indian artisans most directly?

A. They encouraged local production through subsidies
B. They reduced the market for handmade goods ✓
C. They increased wages of artisans
D. They gave artisans control over trade

Answer: B. They reduced the market for handmade goods
British policies and imported machine goods reduced demand for handmade Indian products, harming artisans.

Why were modern industries in British India concentrated in a few locations rather than spread evenly?

A. All Indian towns had equal access to capital and ports
B. Investment, transport, and trade advantages were available only in selected centres ✓
C. Villages were legally prevented from making any products
D. Industries needed snow-covered regions to function

Answer: B. Investment, transport, and trade advantages were available only in selected centres
Modern industries grew where capital, transport, markets, and port facilities were concentrated.