Question 1 - True or False - Chapter 4 Class 10 History - The Age of Industrialization - History

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. At the end of the 19th century, 80 percent of the total workforce in Europe was employed in the technologically advanced industrial sector.
2. The international market for fine textiles was dominated by India till the 18th century.
3. The American civil war resulted in the reduction of cotton exports from India.
4. The introduction of the fly shuttle enabled handloom workers to improve their productivity.

1. I and II are true
2. Only III
3. III and IV are true
4. II and IV are true

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (d).

Explanation

Let’s check all the options

• Statement I - At the end of the 19th century, 80 percent of the total workforce in Europe was employed in the technologically advanced industrial sector. Thus, it is false
• Statement II - The international market for the fine textiles was dominated by India till the 18th century which is true.
• Statement III - The American civil war resulted in the reduction of cotton exports from India which is false. 
•   Statement IV - The introduction of the fly shuttle enabled handbloom workers to improve their productivity which is true.

Thus, option ‘d’ is correct.