Question

Due to industrialisation and urbanisation, gap between the rich and the poor _________.

• A. increased
• B. decreased
• C. remained the same
• D. did not change

Answer 1

The correct option is A increased

Since a few individuals became sole owners of of the means of production due to industrialisation and urbanisation, they had wealth, power, and prestige - whereas, the workers were exploited by long hours and less pay. This eventually led to an increase in the gap between the rich and the poor.