NCERT Class 8 History Solutions: Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners Chapter 7 | Part 3

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NCERT Class 8 History Chapter 7: Weavers, Iron Smelters and Factory Owners -Examrace|English

Question 11:

What helped TISCO expand steel production during the First World War?

Answer:

• After the establishment of TISCO, the First World War broke out in 1914. As the British steel industries were producing steel for fulfilling the war needs of Europe, the import of British steel declined in India.
• TISCO was able to fill this gap. It was simultaneously also producing shells and cartridge wheels for fulfilling the War needs of Britain. This was also the time when railways were expanding in the country.
• The government turned to TISCO for the supply of rails. By 1919, the colonial government was purchasing about 90% of the steel that was manufactured by TISCO.

Question 12:

Find out about the history of any craft around the area you live. You may wish to know about the community of craftsmen, the change in the techniques they use and the markets they supply. How have these changed in the past 50 years?

Answer:

• I found out about the history of carpets around my area. The origin of carpet weaving in our area is very ancient. This can be traced back to the Buddhist and Mauryan times. The carpet weaving craft is practised by Mushhar and shepherds which are semi-nomadic.
• Generally-traditional and strong influence of Tibetan and Persian Art is seen in the designs. The images of Hindus Gods and deities, Natural scenarios of the hills and geometrical motifs etc. .
• Are included. The techniques of weaving have been changed to a great extent. Now electrical appliances are also used in this process. Its market has also expanded over the time.
• However, due to spread of education, many people have shifted to other jobs. Currently, many women from other communities have also taken to carpet weaving. Thus, it is expanding in our area.

Question 13:

On a map of India, locate the centres of different crafts today; Find out when these centres came up.

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