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Which industry saw the widespread use of the assembly line during the Industrial Revolution?
  • a)
    Automobile
  • b)
    Steel
  • c)
    Chemicals
  • d)
    Electronics
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanjay Rana answered
The automobile industry saw the widespread use of the assembly line, an innovation pioneered by Henry Ford, during the Industrial Revolution. This revolutionized the manufacturing process and made cars more affordable and accessible.

Which industry experienced a major transformation during the Industrial Revolution?
  • a)
    Textile
  • b)
    Agriculture
  • c)
    Mining
  • d)
    Printing
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
The textile industry experienced a major transformation during the Industrial Revolution, with the introduction of spinning machines and power looms, leading to increased production and efficiency.

Which of the following events sparked the English Industrial Revolution?
  • a)
    The invention of the steam engine
  • b)
    The discovery of electricity
  • c)
    The development of the internet
  • d)
    The rise of the Roman Empire
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
The English Industrial Revolution was sparked by the invention of the steam engine, which led to significant advancements in machinery and transportation during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

The Crystal Palace, which showcased the Great Exhibition of 1851, was designed by:
  • a)
    Sir Christopher Wren
  • b)
    Joseph Paxton
  • c)
    John Nash
  • d)
    Inigo Jones
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The Crystal Palace, a symbol of the Industrial Revolution, was designed by Joseph Paxton and housed the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, displaying technological advancements and products from around the world.

Which inventor is associated with the development of the spinning jenny?
  • a)
    James Watt
  • b)
    Thomas Edison
  • c)
    James Hargreaves
  • d)
    Alexander Graham Bell
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepa Iyer answered
James Hargreaves, an English weaver, is credited with inventing the spinning jenny, a key innovation in the textile industry that allowed one person to operate multiple spinning wheels simultaneously.

The "Rocket" was a famous locomotive designed by:
  • a)
    George Stephenson
  • b)
    Isaac Newton
  • c)
    Charles Babbage
  • d)
    Benjamin Franklin
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanjay Rana answered
The "Rocket" was a steam locomotive designed by George Stephenson in 1829. It was a significant advancement in railway technology and played a crucial role in the development of the railway system during the Industrial Revolution.

The industrial city of Manchester in England was often referred to as:
  • a)
    "The City of Lights"
  • b)
    "The Steel City"
  • c)
    "The Cottonopolis"
  • d)
    "The Silicon Valley of the 19th Century"
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavita Shah answered
Manchester earned the nickname "The Cottonopolis" during the Industrial Revolution because of its prominence in the cotton textile industry and its large-scale cotton mills.

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