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प्रश्न
Write True or False against the statement:
The introduction of the fly shuttle enabled handloom workers to improve their productivity.
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उत्तर
The given statement is true.
Explanation:
The fly shuttle was a mechanical device that accelerated the weaving process on handlooms by automatically moving horizontal threads. Its introduction enabled handloom workers to weave much larger pieces of cloth in less time, increasing production and helping them compete with low-cost machine-made imports.
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