2026 · Q61
With reference to the Industrial Revolution, consider the following statements :
- 1The Industrial Revolution saw the replacement of handicrafts by power-driven machinery.
- 2The industrialised countries became dependent upon other countries for the supply of raw materials necessary for their industries.
- 3Large-scale production started with the help of machinery in factories.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Industrial Revolution replaced handicraft production with power-driven machinery (statement 1 true). Industrialised countries became dependent on colonies and other lands for raw materials like cotton to feed their factories (statement 2 true). Machinery enabled large-scale factory production for the first time (statement 3 true). All three statements are correct.