Question

Why were the British industrialist not keen to introduce modern machinery in the nineteenth century ? Explain any five reasons.

Answer 1

(i) Seasonal demand for laborers in industries.
(ii) The range of products could be produced only with handlooms.
(iii) For certain products only human, skill was required.
(iv) Upper-class society preferred things produced by hands.
(v) Handmade products symbolized refinement of class.