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Chapter 7 Weavers Iron Smelters and Factory Owners Solutions

Question - 11 : -
What helped TISCO expand steel production during the First World War?

Answer - 11 : -

Before the First World War India imported British steel for rails. When in 1914 the war broke out, steel produced in Britain now had to meet the demands of the war in Europe. So, imports ‘of British steel into India declined and the Indian Railways turned to TISCO for the supply of rails.

As the war dragged on for several years, TISCO had to produce shells and carriage wheels for the war. By 1919 the colonial government was buying 90% of the steel manufactured by TISCO. Over time TISCO became the biggest steel industry within the British empire.

Question - 12 : -
Find out about the history of any craft around the area you live in. You may wish to know about the community of craftsmen, the changes in the techniques they use, and the markets they supply. How have these changed in the past 50 years?

Answer - 12 : -

History of Handloom weaving:

  1. Spinning of thread
  2. Weaving by Julahas in village
  3. Sale of the fabric in the local market
  4. Looms were set up
  5. Fabric woven for local, national and international markets
  6. Powerlooms
  7. International markets.
Changes in the Past 50 years

  1. Constitution of All India Handloom board in 1952.
  2. Government support for the supply of yam, dyes chemicals, etc.
  3. Encouragement by giving awards.
  4. Insurance cover against calamities etc.

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