Chapter 4 - The Age of Industrialisation – Class 10 History - Test Yourself (CBSE)

📝 Test Yourself

This section contains 50 active recall questions to test your understanding without seeing answers first. Attempt all questions honestly, then check your score. Perfect for self-assessment before exams.

📋 Instructions

Attempt all questions without looking at answers

Write your answers on paper or mentally

Score 1 mark for each correct answer

Check answers only after completing all questions

Target: Score at least 40/50 (80%)

Active Recall Questions (1 Mark Each)

Answer questions 1-50. Questions 1-30: Fill in blanks, 31-40: One word, 41-50: True/False.

1. The first cotton mill in Bombay was established in __________.
2. The earliest factories in England came up in the __________ century.
3. __________ was the first industrial nation.
4. __________ invented the steam engine.
5. __________ ports grew during the industrial revolution.
6. The Spinning Jenny was invented by __________.
7. __________ became the leading sector in the first phase of industrialisation.
8. __________ were goods produced in villages by family members.
9. __________ merchants gave advances to peasants for production.
10. The __________ industry was the first to adopt factories in England.
11. __________ were the new transport means in the industrial age.
12. Indian textiles were known as __________ in European markets.
13. The __________ Company traded Indian textiles.
14. __________ ports declined as Bombay and Calcutta grew.
15. __________ was the center of the jute industry in India.
16. __________ was known as the 'Manchester of India'.
17. The first jute mill was set up in __________.
18. __________ invented the flying shuttle.
19. __________ was used to make machinery in factories.
20. The __________ industry faced competition from Indian weavers.
21. __________ was the main raw material for British industry.
22. __________ workers protested against machines in England.
23. The __________ system prevailed before factories.
24. __________ were built to connect industrial towns.
25. __________ was a major Indian entrepreneur in the 19th century.
26. The Tata Iron and Steel Company was established in __________.
27. __________ was used as fuel in early steam engines.
28. __________ were Indian bankers who financed trade.
29. The export of Indian cotton textiles declined after __________.
30. __________ was the main export from India to Britain in the 19th century.
31. Which industry led the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
32. Name the machine that increased weaving speed.
33. Which Indian city became a major cotton textile center?
34. What was the main power source in early factories?
35. Which community dominated trade in Bombay?
36. What replaced wood as the main construction material?
37. Which Indian textile faced British competition?
38. Name the Act that restricted Indian textile imports to Britain.
39. Which metal was crucial for machinery production?
40. What was the main mode of transport for goods?
41. Factories first appeared in the 20th century. (True/False)
42. Indian textiles were in high demand in Europe. (True/False)
43. James Watt improved the steam engine. (True/False)
44. Calico was a type of Indian textile. (True/False)
45. Industrialisation began in India before Britain. (True/False)
46. Canals were built to transport raw materials. (True/False)
47. Women were not employed in factories. (True/False)
48. Indian entrepreneurs had easy access to capital. (True/False)
49. The railway network helped industrial growth. (True/False)
50. Manchester was a major cotton textile center. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Scoring

PART A Answers (Questions 1-30):

1. 1854
2. 18th
3. Britain
4. James Watt
5. Liverpool and Bristol
6. James Hargreaves
7. Cotton
8. Handicrafts
9. Merchants
10. Cotton textile
11. Railways and steamships
12. Calico/Muslin
13. East India
14. Surat and Hooghly
15. Calcutta
16. Ahmedabad
17. 1855
18. John Kay
19. Iron
20. British cotton
21. Cotton
22. Luddites
23. Domestic/putting-out
24. Railways
25. Dwarkanath Tagore
26. 1907
27. Coal
28. Seths and shroffs
29. 1813
30. Raw cotton

PART B Answers (Questions 31-40):

31. Textile/Cotton
32. Flying shuttle
33. Bombay
34. Water/Steam
35. Parsis
36. Iron
37. Handloom
38. Calico Act
39. Steel
40. Railways

PART C Answers (Questions 41-50):

41. False
42. True
43. True
44. True
45. False
46. True
47. False
48. False
49. True
50. True

Your Score	Performance Level	Recommended Action
45-50	Outstanding	Ready for board exam
40-44	Excellent	Minor revision needed
35-39	Good	Revise weak areas
30-34	Average	Re-study chapter
Below 30	Needs Improvement	Start from NCERT basics

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Forgets 70% less: Active recall is 50% more effective than passive reading

Identifies gaps: Clearly shows what you don't know

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Improves retention: Retrieval practice strengthens memory

Exam simulation: Prepares you for actual test conditions

Pro Tip: Attempt this test once a week until you consistently score 45+. This ensures long-term retention.