Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the machine made and hand made goods during industrialisation?

• A. Hand made goods were exported to colonies.
• B. Machines minimised the need for human labour.
• C. Machine made goods were better finished.
• D. Handmade products were symbols of refinement and class.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Handmade products were symbols of refinement and class.

Hand made products were better finished, individually made and designed with care. They became symbols of refinement and class. Goods made by machine were meant to be exported to the colonies. In the countries where labour was in short supply, industrialists were happy to use machines in order to minimise the need for human labour.