Question

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

• A. Indian handicrafts were ruined.
• B. Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.
• C. Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country.
• D. Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Indian handicrafts were ruined.

• During the first half of 19th century, British policies have turned India as exporter of raw material and consumer of finished product. Also because of Industrial Revolution in Britain, new machines were invented which were used to make handicraft products which were not just cheap but also of goods quality which lead to downfall in demand of Indian handicraft products in domestic market too. Already they were unable to sell Indian goods at Britain because of high tariffs. All this led to ruins of Indian handicrafts.