Class 10 Social Science - ODISHA
History: The Age of Industrialisation
The chapter 'The Age of Industrialisation' in Class 10 Social Science for Odisha BSE explores the fascinating journey of how modern industries developed globally, with a special focus on Britain and India. Students will learn about the pre-industrial phase of proto-industrialisation, the invention of new machines, the impact of factories on workers' lives, and how Indian weavers and textile industries suffered and transformed under British colonial rule. This chapter is vital for board exams as it helps students understand the roots of modern economic systems and imperialism through important historical events, dates, and socio-economic changes.
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Proto-Industrialisation
A phase of industrialisation before the factory system, where large-scale industrial production for an international market was carried out in the countryside by peasants and artisans.
Spinning Jenny
A machine invented by James Hargreaves in 1764 that sped up the spinning process and reduced labor demand, often leading to attacks by anxious handloom weavers.
Jobber
A trusted old worker employed by industrialists in India to get new recruits from his village, ensure their employment, and often extract money or favors in return.
Gomasthas
Paid servants appointed by the British East India Company to supervise weavers, collect supplies, and examine the quality of cloth in India.
Tariff and Import Duties
Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect local industries from foreign competition, which were systematically manipulated by the British to ruin Indian handloom markets.
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Board Exam Info
Under the Odisha BSE syllabus, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 6 marks in the annual board examination. Questions usually include very short answer (VSA) type questions, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and long-answer descriptive questions about the impact of British rule on Indian weavers or the rise of factory industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by proto-industrialisation?
It refers to the period before factories emerged, when mass production was carried out by rural artisans and peasants for international markets, controlled by merchants from towns.
Why did Indian weavers face a crisis under British rule?
British machine-made goods flooded the Indian market at cheaper rates, and the East India Company imposed strict controls through Gomasthas, cutting off weavers' freedom to sell to others.
What role did the Jobber play in Indian factories?
Jobbers were trusted workers who helped industrialists recruit people from their own villages, got them jobs, and settled disputes, gaining immense power and influence in the process.
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