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Chapter-21 Industrial Revolution — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which country is generally regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer: B. England — The Industrial Revolution began in England in the 18th century. It later spread to other parts of Europe and the world.

Q: The Industrial Revolution mainly changed production from ______ to machine-based production.

Answer: A. household — Before industrialization, goods were mostly made in homes or small workshops. Machines later replaced much of this manual production.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer: D. Complete disappearance of all social classes — The Industrial Revolution changed social classes, but it did not remove them completely. In fact, class differences often became more visible.

SOCIAL · Samacheer Kalvi 9th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Which country is generally regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

A. France
B. England ✓
C. Germany
D. Russia

Answer: B. England
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the 18th century. It later spread to other parts of Europe and the world.

What does the term 'factory system' refer to?

A. A system of production in small family workshops
B. A system where goods are made by hand at home
C. A system of production in large buildings using machines and workers ✓
D. A system of exchanging goods without money

Answer: C. A system of production in large buildings using machines and workers
The factory system brought workers and machines together in one place. This improved mass production and changed the pattern of work.

The Industrial Revolution mainly changed production from ______ to machine-based production.

A. household ✓
B. foreign
C. military
D. royal

Answer: A. household
Before industrialization, goods were mostly made in homes or small workshops. Machines later replaced much of this manual production.

Which of the following is NOT a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

A. Growth of factory towns
B. Rise of trade unions
C. Increase in machine production
D. Complete disappearance of all social classes ✓

Answer: D. Complete disappearance of all social classes
The Industrial Revolution changed social classes, but it did not remove them completely. In fact, class differences often became more visible.

Which statement is the most accurate about trade unions during the Industrial Revolution?

A. They were formed by factory owners to reduce worker wages
B. They were created by workers to collectively negotiate for rights ✓
C. They were royal bodies that controlled all industries
D. They were groups that opposed all forms of wages

Answer: B. They were created by workers to collectively negotiate for rights
Trade unions emerged as workers organized themselves to demand better treatment. They played an important role in labour reforms.

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