The Age of Industrialisation – Class 10 History Quiz (CBSE 2025–26)

Who is credited with establishing the first cotton mill in England?

Whose work improved the original steam engine built by Newcomen?

Which industries were the most dynamic in Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

A person who sorted wool based on fibre quality was known as a:

Which country was the first to undergo the Industrial Revolution?

Carding, twisting, rolling and stapling are production steps used in which industry?

In which decade did the earliest factories begin operation in England?

Who invented the Spinning Jenny?

In which year was the Spinning Jenny invented?

Which of the following pairs is correct for an invention and its inventor?

Which coastal city connected India to Gulf and Red Sea ports during early trade?

Which eastern coastal town had trade links with Southeast Asia?

Why did Indian weavers face shortage of raw cotton in the 19th century?

Who were the salaried agents of the East India Company in rural areas?

Which port town declined due to loss of overseas trade in the 18th century?

Which Bengal town had active Southeast Asian trade links in the past?

Seth Hukumchand set up the first Indian jute mill in 1917 in which city?

Two Parsis who built industrial empires in Bombay through trade with China were:

Elgin Mill, one of north India’s earliest mills, was located in:

What role did a jobber play in industrial India?

Which district provided the largest number of Bombay mill workers in 1911?

Dwarkanath Tagore is known as a:

Early Indian entrepreneurs often made a fortune from:

In 1911, most large Indian industries were located in:

Why did workers oppose the introduction of machines in 19th-century England?

What spread the Swadeshi message during the nationalist movement?

Which Indian city became the first to have a steam-powered textile mill?

Which community was known for its entrepreneurship in Bombay’s cotton industry?

What was a key reason for the decline of Indian handloom in the 19th century?

What role did advertisements play during Swadeshi movement?

Why was the Spinning Jenny initially opposed by workers?

When was the first jute mill in India established?

What was the function of the 'Gomastha' under the East India Company?

Industrialisation in 19th century India was mainly financed by:

Who was the founder of the Elgin Mill in Kanpur?

What product was first manufactured at Indian jute mills?

In 1911, Bombay was famous for which type of industry?

Why did Indian traders get involved in the opium trade?

Who introduced the Flying Shuttle in textile weaving?

What was a common feature of early Indian entrepreneurs?

What did the Industrial Revolution in England lead to?

Which city became known as the “Manchester of India”?

Who was responsible for importing the first steam engine into India?

What does the term “proto-industrialisation” refer to?