Question

Which of the following statements is/are true about the condition of the weavers during the British supremacy?

• A. They failed to compete with the Manchester goods.
• B. They were starved of supply.
• C. In 1860, they had excess stock of raw cotton.
• D. In 1860, they struggled to find enough good quality raw cotton.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

In 1860, they struggled to find enough good quality raw cotton.

The Indian weavers were unable to compete with the showy goods which Manchester sent in such profusion. In 1860, they struggled to find enough good quality raw cotton. As the exports of raw cotton from India increased and the price of raw cotton also went up. Indian weavers were now not just starved of supply, but also had to buy raw cotton at atrocious prices.