Industrial Revolution NDA Questions

Industrial Revolution MCQ Questions

13.
The concept of interchangeable parts was popularized by ________.
A.
James Watt
B.
Henry Ford
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
Thomas Edison
ANSWER :
C. Eli Whitney
14.
Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?
A.
A decline in population
B.
A decrease in global trade
C.
Increased factory-based jobs
D.
An increase in manual labor
ANSWER :
C. Increased factory-based jobs
15.
The steam-powered locomotive was invented by ________.
A.
George Stephenson
B.
Robert Fulton
C.
James Watt
D.
Samuel Morse
ANSWER :
A. George Stephenson
16.
Fill in the blank: The term “Industrial Revolution” was popularized by ________.
A.
Karl Marx
B.
Arnold Toynbee
C.
Adam Smith
D.
Friedrich Engels
ANSWER :
B. Arnold Toynbee
17.
Identify the correct statement:
A.
The Industrial Revolution led to the rise of factory systems.
B.
It reduced global urbanization.
C.
It began in the 18th century in the U.S.
D.
It decreased global population.
ANSWER :
A. The Industrial Revolution led to the rise of factory systems.
18.
The invention of the ________ increased agricultural productivity during the Industrial Revolution.
A.
Printing Press
B.
Mechanical Reaper
C.
Telegraph
D.
Steam Engine
ANSWER :
B. Mechanical Reaper