The living conditions of Spinners in India during the British Period

Q. The living conditions of Spinners in India during the British Period

(a) improved substantially

(b) deteriorated

(c) became better because they turned agriculturalists

(d) improved because they migrated to Britain

Ans: (b) deteriorated

Explanation: The correct answer is deteriorated. The living conditions of spinners in India during the British period generally deteriorated. The British colonial policies, including the establishment of the factory system and the introduction of mechanized spinning mills, had a significant impact on the handloom and cottage industry, which was the primary source of livelihood for many spinners. The British policies led to the decline of the traditional spinning sector, loss of employment opportunities, decrease in wages, and increased poverty among spinners. The exploitation and oppressive practices by the British East India Company and later the British Raj further contributed to the worsening living conditions of the spinners. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.