History Practice Quiz 66

Q1.Where was the yarn produced in Indian spinning mills primarily used or exported to, before the first decade of the twentieth century?

A. Only for export to Britain B. Used by handloom weavers in India or exported to China C. Exclusively for the home market in India D. For manufacturing army uniforms

Q2.In the first decade of the twentieth century, how did industrial groups respond to the Swadeshi movement and other changes?

A. They increased exports of yarn to China. B. They began importing more foreign cloth. C. They pressured the government for tariff protection and concessions. D. They shifted entirely to agricultural production.

Q3.From 1906, what was the main reason for the decline in the export of Indian yarn to China?

A. Increased demand for yarn in the Indian home market B. Boycott of foreign cloth by nationalists C. Flooding of the Chinese market by produce from Chinese and Japanese mills D. British mills increasing their yarn production for export

Q4.Following the decline in yarn exports to China in the early 20th century, what major shift occurred in Indian industrial production?

A. Industrialists began shifting from cloth to yarn production. B. Industrialists began shifting from yarn to cloth production. C. Industrialists focused solely on agricultural products. D. Industrialists stopped all exports.

Q5.How did the First World War impact Indian mills?

A. Manchester imports into India increased, reducing demand for Indian goods. B. Indian mills faced a decline in demand due to British mills' increased production. C. Indian mills had a vast home market to supply as Manchester imports declined. D. Indian factories were forced to close down due to lack of raw materials.

Q6.During the First World War, what types of goods were Indian factories called upon to supply for war needs?

A. Only luxury items for the elite B. Tea, coffee, and indigo for export C. Jute bags, cloth for army uniforms, tents, and leather boots D. Fine quality fabric and superior variety yarn

Q7.After the war, which of the following factors contributed to the crumbling of Britain's economy and its inability to recapture its old position in the Indian market?

A. Lack of skilled labour and raw materials B. Inability to modernise and compete with the US, Germany, and Japan C. Excessive taxation and political instability D. Over-reliance on agricultural exports

Q8.In 1911, what percentage of large industries in India were located in Bengal and Bombay?

A. About 33 per cent B. About 50 per cent C. About 67 per cent D. Over 80 per cent

Q9.Which industry was largely wiped out by cheap machine-made thread in the nineteenth century?

A. The weaving industry B. The dyeing industry C. The spinning industry D. The garment manufacturing industry

Q10.By 1941, what percentage of handlooms in India were fitted with fly shuttles?

A. Less than 10 per cent B. Exactly 25 per cent C. Over 35 per cent D. Nearly 90 per cent

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History Practice Quiz 66