Modern Industry in Colonial India

Which was the first modern textile mill established in India?

• Ahmedabad Mill

• Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company

• Empress Mills

• Calcutta Cotton Mill

In which year was the first cotton mill established in Bombay?

• 1818

• 1854

• 1870

• 1892

Which city became the hub of textile production in Western India?

• Delhi

• Mumbai (Bombay)

• Jaipur

• Nagpur

The development of modern industries in colonial India primarily served the interests of:

• Indian peasants

• British manufacturers

• Indian artisans

• Zamindars

Which industrial sector grew significantly in Ahmedabad during the colonial period?

• Jute

• Steel

• Cotton textiles

• Sugar

The first cotton mill in Bombay was set up by ______ (name) in 1854.

The British used India mainly as a market for ______ goods.

The ______ industry in India was adversely affected by British imports of textiles.

Machine-based industries required significant amounts of ______ and less______.

• capital

• labour

The rise of industrial centers created new ______ opportunities in cities.