
Which of the following ports lost its importance under colonial rule?

Important Questions on The Age of Industrialisation


When did the export of Indian textiles begin to decline?




Read the statement carefully and choose the correct options.
Statement During industrialisations in Britain technological changes occurred slowly as the new expensive technology was cautiously adopted by industries.
Statement In Victorian Britain, machine made were meant for upper classes.
Statement Typical worker in Britain in the mid century was craftsperson or labourer as wages were low and maintaining machine was expensive.






What kind of difficulties were faced by the East India Company in trade in Bengal and Carnatic region before establishing political power?

The following questions consist of two statements. Statement-I and Statement-II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers using the codes given below.
Statement-I: The economy of India in the 19th century came to a state of ruin under the English East India Company.
Statement-II: The English East India Company's acquisition of Diwani right led to the miseries of the peasants and those associated with the traditional handicrafts industry of India.

Mention three pre-colonial ports in India.



Read the statement carefully and choose the correct options.
Statement In the big European powers met in Berlin to complete the carving up Africa between them.
Statement A person became an indentured servant by signing a contact to work abroad for a specified team for wages and sometimes a return ticket.
Statement Britain used the trade surpluses with the India to balance its trade deficits with the other countries.



