History of Indian Industries

Q. Which of the following was the traditional Indian industry not known for?

1. Fragrance Wood
2. Diamond
3. Textiles
4. Ivory

Q. (a) List four fibres. Give their sources and use in your daily life.
(b) How does a farmer know that cotton fibre on the plant is mature and ready to be plucked?

Q. What were some of the specialised goods produced in India?

1. Cotton textiles
2. Jade
3. Muslin
4. Wool

Q. Choose the items/goods which were traditionally available in India.

1. Textiles
2. Woodworking
3. Stone cutting
4. Silk
5. Fragrance wood
6. Jade
7. Ivory
8. Leather

Q. What was India’s traditional economy characterised by?

1. Agriculture
2. Masonry
3. Handicrafts
4. Politics

Q. What was the second-largest source of employment in rural India before the arrival of the mechanized industry after agriculture?

1. Indian Handicraft
2. Indian Handloom
3. Iron and Steel
4. Mining

Q. In traditional Indian economy, the production of Indian handicrafts was the second largest source of employment in rural India.

1. True
2. False