Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science
Free practice quiz: Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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Which industry did not exist in India before the British established factories?
- Textile
- Iron smelting
- Steel
- Glass
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Answer: C. Steel
The steel industry did not exist in India before the British. Traditional industries like textile and iron smelting were prevalent.
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Indian textile industry under British rule?
- Competition from machine-made textiles
- Lack of skilled labor
- Absence of cotton
- Natural disasters
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Answer: A. Competition from machine-made textiles
The introduction and import of machine-made textiles from Britain led to a decline in the Indian handloom industry.
Which community traditionally dominated the weaving industry in India?
- Adivasis
- Peshwas
- Weaver castes
- Rajputs
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Answer: C. Weaver castes
Weaver castes have historically been associated with the weaving industry in India.
How did British policies affect Indian craft industries?
- They were heavily taxed and had to compete with British goods
- Received subsidies from the British
- Faced no significant change
- Benefited from British investments
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Answer: A. They were heavily taxed and had to compete with British goods
British policies imposed heavy taxes on Indian crafts while flooding the market with inexpensive British goods, leading to a decline in local industries.
How did the British redefine the usage of forests, affecting iron smelters?
- Forests were reserved for hunting
- Forests were cut down for urban expansion
- Forests were designated as reserved, limiting access to resources
- Forests were used to plant new crops
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Answer: C. Forests were designated as reserved, limiting access to resources
The British declared forests as reserved areas, restricting traditional communities' access to wood and charcoal, vital for iron smelting.