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प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society, economy, and polity.
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
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The East India Company gradually became rulers from being traders.
Mention any two effects of the Industrial Revolution on the general public.
How did the increase in the demand of British goods led to the invention of the new machine?
When and during whose regime were the first railway lines opened in India?
How did the abolition of Serfdom promote industrialisation in Russia?
With reference to the Industrial Revolution in England, state the role of the following factor:
Availability of raw material
With reference to the cause of the Industrial Revolution, explain the following:
Overseas markets
Industrial Revolution changed the lives of ordinary people. In this context, answer the following question.
What were the consequences of urbanisation?
Industrial Revolution in England may be attributed to many factors. What was the role of the following factor:
Inventive Qualities of Her people.
Examine the advantage of the Factory System (Industrial Revolution) under the following heading:
Production in Large Quantities.
