Weaver Iron Smelter And Factory Owners - Class 8 History - Extra Questions

Mention any three restrictions imposed by the British Government upon the Indian merchants in the 19th century.



How did the Indian weavers and merchants resist colonial control?



What was the system of advances?



How did the Crafts persons lose their independence?



How did British industrialists' approach towards India change after the growth in industrial production?



What was Chintz?



What is Jamdani work?



Describe the stages of the cotton weaving process.



The inflow of silver in India had almost stopped by the late 18th century. Why?



How has the development of cotton industries in England affected the Indian textile industry?



List the names of famous weaving communities in 18th century India.



Why did the British government enact the Calico Act?



Name the famous cotton-weaving centers along the Coromandel coast of India.



In which cities were the new cotton mills established?



Though there was fierce and unequal competition from British cotton, Indian hand loom weaving did not completely vanish. Give reasons.



What problem was faced by the newly established textile mills in India?



What happened to the weavers and spinners who lost their livelihood?



Who urged people to boycott imported textile and use Indian clothes?



Why did the income of iron smelters decline?



Where is Tipu Sultan's legendary sword located now?



What were the reasons behind the decline of iron and steel crafts in India?



What were the special qualities of Wootz steel sword of Tipu Sultan?



Which event gave a boost to the Indian textile mills?



Class 8 History Extra Questions