Question

Which event led to the accelerated factory growth in India?

• A. The First World War
• B. Industrialisation in Britain
• C. Establishment of Indian cloth mills
• D. Accumulation of wealth in India

Answer 1

The correct option is A The First World War

It was the First World War that accelerated the factory growth in India. During the First World War, there was a decrease in the quantity of imports to India. This happened because most cargo ships were now diverted to war duties. Moreover, the European factories were producing goods mostly to meet the war needs. This led to the demand of Indian goods. The spike in sales of Indian goods led to the rapid development of Indian industries.