Which of the following main industry/industries was/were developed in the second industrial revolution that took place after 1850?
Chemical and electrical
Correct Answer: (c) Chemical and electrical
Explanation: The second industrial revolution saw the development of industries like Chemical and electrical, which were essential for the production of steel and other materials. Coal and Iron industries were also part of industrial advances, but chemical and electrical were key drivers during this period.
Important Questions from Industrial Revolution
Who among the following invented the flying shuttle?
- The term Industrial Revolution was first used by
During the Industrial Revolution, who among the following designed the ‘flying shuttle loom’ ?
Which of the following statements about the technological innovations during the Industrial Revolutions are correct?
1. Mule was the nickname for a machine invented in 1779, that allowed the spinning of strong and fine yarn.
2. Water Frame, invented in 1769 by Richard Arkwright, made it possible to weave pure cotton clothes.
3. Power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright in 1787, could be used to weave any kind of materials.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
1) British colonialism continued to grow steadily in the 18 th and 19 th centuries.
2) Raw cotton for the textile in Britain during the industrial revolution needed to be imported
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
