Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
Consider the following two statements:
Assertion (A): The First World War proved to be a turning point for industrial growth in India, after which Manchester could never fully recapture its earlier dominance in the Indian market.
Reason (R): During the war, British mills were diverted to war production, allowing Indian mills to supply the home market; after the war, Britain's own industrial economy weakened and could not compete with newer industrial powers.
Choose the correct option:
- A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C A is true but R is false.
- D A is false but R is true.
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Model Answer
Option A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
The passage (3.2) confirms A: Britain "found it difficult to recapture its earlier position of dominance in the Indian market." R is also supported: British mills diverted to war production boosted Indian mills, and after the war Britain's weakened economy could not compete. R directly explains why Manchester lost dominance, making A the correct choice.