Industrialisation in Britain
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Q. The steam engine was invented by ______________ in the year 1786.
- John Kaye
- Richard Arkwright
- Charles Weld
- Michael Faraday
Q. In 1720, the British government enacted a legislation banning the use of printed cotton textiles _ _ _ _ in England.
- Bandanna
- Cossaes
- Chintz
- Jamdani
Q. The Steam Engine was invented by Richard Arkwright in 1786.
- True
- False
Q. The Spinning Jenny was invented by ______________ in the year 1764.
- William Bourne
- Thomas Hooke
- Thomas Savery
- John Kaye
Q. Which country was known as the "workshop of the world" during the 19th Century CE?
- Britain
- India
- South Africa
- Unites States of America
Q. What was the main objective of the Calico Act of 1720 enacted by the British government ?
- To encourage Indian farmers to grow crops other than cotton.
- To remove the taxation levied on the Indian textiles in England.
- To ban the import of certain kinds of Indian textiles in England.
- To encourage British textile manufacturers to make Calico cotton.
Q. Name the industries which were crucial for the industrial revolution to happen.
- Textile industry
- Iron and steel industry
- Aircraft industry
- Food processing industry
Q. In 1720, the __________banned the use of certain kinds of Indian textiles in England.
- Calico Act
- Muslin Act
- Mulmul Act
- Indian Cotton Act
Q. The invention of the mechanical spindle or the ____________ in 1764 helped in the rapid development of the textile industry in Britain.
- spinning johny
- spinning jenny
- spinning winny
- spinning lenny
Q. What was the CALICO ACT all about ?