CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 61

Topic: History

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Q61

With reference to the Industrial Revolution, consider the following statements :

  1. The Industrial Revolution saw the replacement of handicrafts by power-driven machinery.

  2. The industrialised countries became dependent upon other countries for the supply of raw materials necessary for their industries.

  3. Large-scale production started with the help of machinery in factories.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a) 1 and 2 only
  2. (b) 2 and 3 only
  3. (c) 1 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3Correct answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

  1. All three statements describe major effects of industrialisation: mechanisation displaced many handicraft processes, factories enabled large-scale output, and industrial economies developed extensive overseas raw-material supply links.
  2. This describes the broad historical pattern, not the disappearance of every handicraft or domestic raw-material source.