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Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

For the development of industry, _____ workers at all levels were needed.

  1. educated

  2. skilled

  3. unskilled

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Industrial development requires skilled workers at all levels to operate machinery and manage complex production processes efficiently.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

______ had to be relied on for industrial development because the number of Indian scientists and engineers was very small.

  1. Aliens

  2. Outsiders

  3. Foreigners

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Due to the scarcity of trained Indian scientists and engineers during the colonial period, industries had to rely on foreign experts for technical guidance.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Indian Industrial growth increased after the First World War because ________________.

  1. British opened new factories in India.

  2. India became independent.

  3. New technological changes occurred.

  4. Indian mills now had a vast home market to supply.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During World War I, British imports declined significantly, allowing Indian mills to capture the domestic market and expand production to meet the demand.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

 Cotton piece goods production in India doubled between ___________.

  1. 1874-76

  2. 1900-12

  3. 1890-92

  4. 1880-82
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton piece goods production in India saw a significant increase, doubling between 1900 and 1912 due to rising demand and limited foreign competition.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

The industrialisation did not progress in the beginning of seventeenth century due to

  1. Expensive new technology

  2. Less number of factories

  3. Unskilled workers

  4. Unwillingness of merchants for more production
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

New technology was expensive and merchants and industrialists were cautious about using it. The machines often broke down and repair was costly. They were not as effective as their inventors and manufacturers claimed. 

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Who was allowed to enrol in the French Schools?

  1. The Chinese elite

  2. The Vietnamese elite

  3. The German elite

  4. The Japanese elite
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Only the Vietnamese elite- comprising a small fraction of the population could enrol in the schools, and only a few among those admitted ultimately passed the school-leaving examination.

Multiple choice history contribution of madhya pradesh in freedom struggle the age of industrialisation emerging from the shadow of china the nationalist movement in indo-china

Who came in power in South Vietnam in 1949?

  1. Duy Tan Hoi

  2. Bao Dai

  3. Huynh Phuso

  4. Ho Chi Minh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A peace negotiation took place in Geneva after the French defeat. Vietnam was divided into two countries, viz. south and north Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh and the communists assumed power in the north. Bao Dai’s regime took control of the south.