Question

how did the expansion of the British industries in india affect the weavers.

Answer 1

(i) Initially, the Indian industries did not decline as the British cotton industries had not yet expanded and Indian fine textiles were in great demand. So the Company was keen on expanding the textile exports from India.

(ii) Before establishing political power in India the company in, Bengal and Carnatic in 1760s and 1770s, found it difficult to ensure a regular supply of goods for export.

(iii) The Dutch, the French and the Portuguese, as well as local traders, competed in the market to secure woven cloth.

(iv) So the weavers could bargain and the try selling the produce to the best buyer.

(v) Once the Company established its power it could assert a monopoly right to trade. It developed a system of management and control that would eliminate the competition, control cost and ensure regular supplies.

Answer 2

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1. Originally, the Indian industry did not decline as the British cotton factories had not yet grown and there was great demand for Indian fine textiles. So the company was continuing to expand the exports of textiles from India.

2. The company in Bengal and Carnatic found it difficult to ensure a daily supply of goods for export until gaining political influence in India in 1760 and 1770.

3. The French and Portuguese Dutch, as well as local traders competed to secure woven cloth in the market.

4. And the weavers should negotiate and seek to sell the goods to the best bidder.

5. When the corporation gained its control it could claim a right to compete with a monopoly. It built a management and control structure that would reduce competition, monitor costs and ensure consistent deliveries.