Question

How did handloom cloth production increase in the early 20th century?

Answer 1

Answer: Handloom cloth production increase in the early 20th century due to the adaptation of new technology.

Explanation:

During the early 20th century the handloom cloth production saw a drastic increase in the production due to the new technologies fly shuttle used by them. It improved the production and also increases in the costs of the product.

Time taken was drastically reduced and demand for labours also decreased. Few other innovations were also implemented in the handloom cloth production in many places like Travancore, Bengal, Cochin and Mysore.  

Mills could not get the output the handloom weaves got, so there was a great demand for handloom products.