Emergence of Europeans in the International Market

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Explain the following: The port of Surat declined by the end of the eighteenth century

Q.

What was the method used by Henry Ford for faster and cheaper automobile production?

1. Assembly Line

2. None of the above

3. Belt Line

4. Slaughter Line

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the machine made and hand made goods during industrialisation?

1. Hand made goods were exported to colonies.
2. Machines minimised the need for human labour.
3. Machine made goods were better finished.
4. Handmade products were symbols of refinement and class.

Q. Which among the following statements is/are true about the attempts of European powers to gain supremacy in trade with India?

1. The Dutch were the first to trade with Inda.
2. In the 18th century, France and Britain were engaged in a bitter struggle to control colonies.
3. The presence of the colonial powers improved the political situation in India.
4. Gradually, the local companies established themselves and strengthened their military to gain political control over India.

Q. The influence of Indian merchants in the international textile market reduced significantly after the emergence of .

1. Arab merchants
2. East Asian merchants
3. European merchants

Q. Which among the following group of merchants significantly reduced the influence of Indian merchants in the international textile market?

1. Americans
2. Arabs
3. East-Asians
4. Europeans

Q. Choose the most accurate description of colonies.

1. Colonies are countries/areas whose resources are used for the benefit of their own country.
2. Colonies are countries/areas whose resources are used for the benefit of another country.
3. Colonies are countries/areas whose minerals are used for the benefit of another country.
4. Colonies are countries/areas whose minerals are used for the benefit of their own country.