Question

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Indian small scale industries?

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain the following points:

• State the timeline of Industrial Revolution and the changes it brough in England
• State the impact of it on raw materials
• State raw materials were exported from India which hampered the growth of Indian industries

Solution:

• Industrial Revolution started in England in the 18th century and huge factories were established all over the country.
• The raw materials in the country were not able to meet the demand of these factories.
• Hence, the raw material was imported from India to England.
• This import of raw material from Indian hampered the growth of small scale industries.