Q. Which of the following new techniques in cotton textile industry was/were introduced in India by the Turks in the Medieval period?
1. Spindle
2. Spinning wheel
3. Water frame
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 only
Ans: (d) 2 only
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) 2 only.
The spinning wheel was introduced in India by the Turks in the Medieval period. The Turks brought the spinning wheel technology to India, which revolutionized the cotton textile industry by significantly increasing the efficiency and speed of yarn production.
The spindle and water frame, however, were not introduced in India by the Turks during the Medieval period. The spindle is an ancient tool used for spinning fibers into yarn, and it predates the Turks’ arrival in India. The water frame, which was a spinning machine powered by water, was developed in England during the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century, long after the Medieval period.
