Question

S1: Transportation improved with the increase in industrialisation.

S2: The railways and canals were introduced.

Based on the above statements, select the correct option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; both are independent statements.
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
• C. S1: True; S2: False.
• D. S1: False; S2: True.

Answer 1

The correct option is B S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.

The growth of the Industrial Revolution depended heavily on the ability to transport raw materials. Thus, the older kutcha roads were converted into ‘pakka’ or ‘macadamised’ roads. Canals were built and trains were introduced.