Practice Manchester Comes To India (4.3.3) - The Age of Industrialisation

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Question 1.
What was the share of Indian textiles in exports in 1811-12?
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Look at the initial statistics discussed in the chapter.
Question 2.
Who pressured the East India Company regarding import duties?
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Think about the interests of the manufacturers.
3Question 3.
What percentage of India’s exports was piece-goods by 1850-51?
- 10%
- 33%
- 3%
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Think about the drastic reduction after Manchester's rise.
4Question 4.
True or False: The East India Company worked to promote Indian textiles in the market.
- True
- False
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Remember their role in imposing trade monopolies.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of British industrialization on India's economic independence in the 19th century. How did this shape the modern Indian economy?
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Reflect on both economic and political aspects.
Question 6.
Explore the social ramifications for traditional weaver communities as competition from Manchester textiles increased. What did this mean for their craft and culture?
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Think about craft heritage and community impacts.

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