Question

Q.7. How did the development of cotton industries in Britain affect the textile producers in India?

Answer 1

(1) Indian textiles now had to complete with British textiles in the European and American markets .
(2) Exporting textiles to England also became increasingly difficult since very high duties were imposed on Indian textiles imported into Britain.

Answer 2

1)Indian textiles had to now compete with both British and Indian textiles now

2)British industry expanded which led to shrinkage of Indian industry and unemployment