Question

Describe the major problem faced by the indian cotton waves

Answer 1

The problems faced by the cotton weavers in India during mid 19th century are as follows:

♦ A long decline of textile exports from IndiaThe local market shrank, being glutted with Manchester imports.

♦ Produced by machines at lower costs, the imported cotton goods were so cheap that weavers could not easily compete with them.

♦ Weaving regions of India narrated stories of decline and desolation.

♦ They could not get sufficient supply of raw cotton of good quality .