Industries During The British Raj

Q. During the British Raj, industries in Tamil Nadu developed around two of the most active ports in .

1. Chennai & Tuticorin
2. Chennai & Dindigul
3. Vellore & Tuticorin
4. Vellore & Dindigul

Q. What contributed to industrialisation in the colonial period?

1. Setting up of power loom weaving clusters
2. Introduction of extensive cotton cultivation
3. Incentives such as cheap land, tax concessions, and subsidised power
4. Introduction of electricity from hydro-electric power

Q. Which of the following is a known hub for home furnishing products?

1. Thiruchengode
2. Namakkal
3. Karur
4. Sivakasi