Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the state of Indian industry during the World War I?

• A. Production boomed during the war.
• B. Reduced the employment opportunities.
• C. Longer working hours.
• D. No new workers were hired.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Longer working hours.

Demand for goods like jute bags, cloth for army uniforms, tents, leather boots, saddles for horses and mules, and many others increased during the World War I. To cater to this demand, new factories were built and old factories produced on multiple shifts. New workers were also employed and workers were made to work longer hours. Production boomed during the World War I.