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प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society, economy, and polity.
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उत्तर
The Industrial Revolution had a profound effect on society, economy, and polity.
- The Industrial Revolution resulted in mass production of a variety of goods which had to be exported overseas. This led to the acquisition of colonies in Asia and Africa.
- Industrialisation resulted in urbanisation. A large part of the rural population shifted to cities which became very crowded. This led to problems of housing, the rise of slums, and problems of health and sanitation.
- The Industrial Revolution brought countries and people together.
- This led to the socio-economic polarisation of people. Two classes of people emerged – the capitalists and workers. This led to a hunger for more and more wealth among capitalists, exploitation of workers, and shocking social inequalities.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct answer:
The wealthy merchants and the professional class consisting of doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc., formed the_______.
Fill in the blank
The Industrial Revolution began in England in about __________.
Mention any two advantages of Industrialisation.
Mention any two main activities of a modern Welfare State.
The Industrial Revolution marked a change from handwork to machine work and from the domestic system of production to a factory system of production. In this context, discuss the role of the following factor in ushering in the Industrial Revolution.
Improved Transportation
Industrial Revolution in England may be attributed to many factors. What was the role of the following factor:
Inventive Qualities of Her people.
The Industrial Revolution changed the face of life in England. Describe the course of revolution under the following head:
Iron and Coal Industries.
Write short notes.
Consequences of the Industrial Revolution
Explain the statement with a reason:
The Industrial Revolution first began in England.
State your opinion.
Industrial Revolution left impacts on India as well.
