Question

The first world war gave a great boost to the indian industries

Answer 1

Industrial production in India increased during the First World War due to the following reasons

(i) While British mills busy with war production to meet the needs of the army Manchester imports into India declined.

(ii) With the decline of imports suddenly, Indian mills had a vast home market to supply.

(iii) As the war prolonged, Indian factories were called upon to supply war needs also, such as Jute bags, cloth for uniforms of soldiers, tents, leather boots, etc and lots of other items.

(iv) New factories were set up and old ones organized multiple shifts; during the war years Indian industries boomed.

(v) Overall, the First World War gave a boost to Indian industries.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:1.British mills were busy with war production,mangester involves into india declined.

2. Indian mills had a vast home market to supply.

3. As the war prolonged indian factories were called upon to supply war needs, jute bas,cloth for army, uniformations, tents and leather boots.

4. New factories were set upand old one ran multiple ships.

5. Many new work were employed and industrial production boomed.