Question

Give reasons for the growth of handlooms in india in the 20th century

Answer 1

and loom cloth production expanded rapidly and tripled between 1900 and 1940. This was due to the technological changes that led to the adoption of looms with fly shuttle by weavers. It increased productivity per worker, speeded up production and increased labour demand. Other innovations also helped the weavers to improve their productivity and compete with mills. 

Answer 2

Explanation:

The hand loom cloth production expanded in the 20th Century because of the following reason:

The World War I had resulted in a rising demand for the needs of the army. The war drained all of Britain's finances and hence causing a depression. Britain could no longer afford to trade in India