NMMS CLASS 8 Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners

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NMMS CLASS 8 Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners👇


1. Which country was famous for fine cotton called ‘Muslin’?

  • China
  • India
  • England
  • France

2. Who were the main weavers in India during the 18th century?

  • Farmers
  • Traders
  • Artisans and craftsmen
  • Soldiers

3. What was Bengal’s famous muslin known as?

  • Madurai silk
  • Varanasi brocade
  • Dacca muslin
  • Surat cotton

4. Who introduced the spinning jenny?

  • James Hargreaves
  • John Kay
  • Richard Arkwright
  • Eli Whitney

5. Who invented the steam engine?

  • Isaac Newton
  • Thomas Edison
  • James Watt
  • Michael Faraday

6. What was the occupation of Tanti and Julaha communities?

  • Farming
  • Weaving
  • Pottery
  • Metalwork

7. What was the main raw material used by weavers?

  • Cotton
  • Jute
  • Silk
  • Iron

8. Which European country first came to India for trade?

  • England
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Holland

9. Which city was famous for chintz cloth?

  • Surat
  • Masulipatnam
  • Delhi
  • Jaipur

10. What was the main reason for decline of Indian handloom industry?

  • Industrial revolution in Britain
  • Lack of cotton
  • Famine
  • Wars

11. What is “Kalamkari”?

  • Machine-made fabric
  • Stone art
  • Hand-painted cloth
  • Metal work

12. Who controlled Indian textile exports in the 19th century?

  • French merchants
  • British East India Company
  • Indian traders
  • Dutch company

13. What were Indian iron smelters known for?

  • Woodwork
  • Silk weaving
  • High-quality iron
  • Clay pottery

14. What was the famous steel made in India called?

  • Wootz steel
  • Cast iron
  • Alloy steel
  • Bronze

15. Where was wootz steel produced in large quantities?

  • South India
  • Punjab
  • Assam
  • Rajasthan

16. Which Indian ruler set up a modern iron and steel plant?

  • Jamshedji Tata
  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • Tipu Sultan
  • Nana Sahib

17. When was the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) established?

  • 1911
  • 1907
  • 1899
  • 1920

18. Where was TISCO located?

  • Kolkata
  • Jamshedpur
  • Mumbai
  • Delhi

19. What is the main raw material for iron smelting?

  • Iron ore
  • Copper
  • Coal
  • Sand

20. What is the process of removing impurities from iron called?

  • Melting
  • Smelting
  • Boiling
  • Blending

21. Who discovered that wootz steel was exported to Persia and Rome?

  • British merchants
  • Archaeologists
  • Greek sailors
  • Indian farmers

22. What happened to Indian iron smelters under British rule?

  • They became wealthy
  • They lost their jobs
  • They expanded trade
  • They exported more

23. Which raw material was most needed for steam engines?

  • Oil
  • Coal
  • Iron
  • Copper

24. What was the main purpose of British cotton mills?

  • To make jewellery
  • To build ships
  • To manufacture textiles for export
  • To make food items

25. Which state is famous for Pochampalli and Ikat weaving?

  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Telangana
  • Punjab

26. Who were called “blacksmiths”?

  • People who worked with wood
  • People who worked with iron
  • Weavers
  • Potters

27. What did the British export from India to England?

  • Tea
  • Raw cotton
  • Machinery
  • Sugar

28. Why did Indian textiles have high demand in Europe?

  • They were cheap
  • They were plain
  • They were fine and beautifully designed
  • They were modern

29. What led to the decline of Indian iron smelting?

  • Modern technology
  • Population growth
  • British restrictions and forest laws
  • New designs

30. What was the main aim of British factories in India?

  • To improve Indian economy
  • To help Indian artisans
  • To earn profits for Britain
  • To educate Indians
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh 534281, India

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