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Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

Which among the following countries with great coordination showed enthusiasm in trade and exploiting the Indian markets due to Industrial revolution?

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

England was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and aggressively sought to exploit global markets, including India, to supply raw materials and purchase finished goods.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

Which statement is not applicable for capitalism?

  1. Economic system based on mass production

  2. Means of production are Government owned

  3. Economic system is based on mass distribution

  4. The capitalist aims at maximizing profits
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B Correct answer
Explanation

An economic system which is based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit is known as capitalism. The maximization of profit is the main motive of the producer. Profit guides the production in this type of economy. There is no interference of government in the economic activities of the economy. This means producers and consumers are free to take decisions. 

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution and social change (1750-1900 ce) industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people

Who invented the threshing machine?

  1. Andrew Meikle

  2. Robert Bakewell

  3. Charles Townshend

  4. John Kay
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Andrew Meikle, a Scottish mechanical engineer, invented the threshing machine in 1786, which significantly improved the efficiency of separating grain from stalks.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

Who were the 'haves' in the society?

  1. The poor

  2. The rich

  3. The middle class

  4. The aristocratic class
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Haves meant the rich people, those who had land, labour and capital. It comprised of the industrialists, capitalists, big landholders, etc. 

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

Which industries could not compete with the factories?

  1. Cottage

  2. Small scale

  3. Large scale

  4. Medium scale
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Explanation

Cottage industries could not compete with the factories and they met their natural death in the course of time. The establishment of factories saw the rise of many new industrial towns like Manchester, Lancashire, Birmingham and Sheffield. 

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution and social change (1750-1900 ce) industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people

The author constructed a scenario in which playful, creative children are rewarded for their --- and strict, dour adults are punished for their ---. 

  1. Spontaneity .. rigidity

  2. Digressions .. mirth

  3. Solemnity .. malice

  4. Inflexibility .. rigor

  5. Improvisations .. buoyancy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Spontaneity .. rigidity.

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

_______ became the most advanced country in the world.

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. Russia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The industrial revolution changed the economic face of England. England became the most advanced country in the world. It developed its trade relations and this increased the national income. The establishment of factories saw the rise of many new industrial towns like Manchester, Lancashire, Birmingham and Sheffield. 

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

______ involves mass production of goods.

  1. Socialism

  2. Capitalism

  3. Marxism

  4. Communism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Capitalism involves mass production of goods. Capitalism is an economic system in which capital goods are owned by private individuals or businesses. Capitalism was born out of the mass production of goods which led the owners of the big industries to amass wealth. 

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people industrialization and the growth of democracy china: two different phases

Which pollution affected the lives of people?

  1. Air

  2. Water

  3. Noise

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The overcrowded towns lacked sanitary amenities. Air, water and noise pollution affected the health of the people. People's respiratory system was affected because of air pollution. Due to the outcome of poisonous gases from some of the factories, many people died. Unhygienic and dirty water from industries polluted water and people suffered from diarrhoea, gastro and jaundice. City vehicles and sound of machinery caused sound pollution and men became deaf permanently. 

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution and social change (1750-1900 ce) industrial revolution and its effects industries and impact india's contemporary economic condition the industrial age and change of life of people

All of these led to the Industrial Revolution in Britain except a

  1. consumerist society

  2. number of technological advancements

  3. increase in the agricultural workforce

  4. lack of being a colonial power

  5. major international trading partner
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The invention of machinery and its use in manufacturing was the starting point of industrial revolution. England had a large colonial empire. From her colonies, she could get raw material at cheaper rates for her factories. She had a big market for her products. England's geographical position was suitable for world trade. The world was accessible to England by ships. After the Napoleonic wars, no European country could get on without British goods and this increased the demand for British goods.