Question

Assertion (A): The invention of steam engine by James Watt changed the manufacturing sector completely.

Reason (R): The steam engines were much more faster, efficient, and powerful than humans and could be used for different purposes.

Read the statements given above and select the option that is true about these statements.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

The steam engine was developed by James Watt in 1765 and it was used to power looms in 1781 CE. It was much more faster, effective and economical compared to the conventional machines that were being used at that time. Hence, steam-powered engines were being used for the purposes of spinning, weaving, and making iron tools. They transformed the manufacturing sector completely.