Question

In the early 1900s, there was renewed demand for Indian textiles in the international markets due to which of the following events?

• A. World War I
• B. The Calico Act in Britain
• C. Invention of the Spinning Jenny
• D. Invention of the Steam Engine

Answer 1

The correct option is A World War I

As World War I began, all of Britain's resources were directed to the war effort, so they called upon India to manufacture many of the clothes and material needed for their soldiers. Due to this, Indian textiles saw a renewed interests in the international markets.