Practice - Industrialisation in the Colonies
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Practice Questions
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What was the main textile produced in India before colonial control?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of fabric that were famous.
Who were the gomasthas?
💡 Hint: Consider their role in controlling the market.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role did the East India Company play in the decline of Indian textile exports?
💡 Hint: Think about what a monopoly does.
True or False: Gomasthas were traditional merchants supporting weavers.
💡 Hint: Remember their role in the hierarchy.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the social impacts of transitioning from traditional artisanal production to factory-based manufacturing in colonial India.
💡 Hint: Focus on both economic and social perspectives.
Critically analyze the role that advertisements played in shaping consumer habits during the British colonial period.
💡 Hint: Consider the psychological impact of marketing.
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