MCQs:

1. What was the percentage of Indian textile exports in 1811-12?

   – A) 50%

   – B) 33%

   – C) 15%

   – D) 3%

2. What led to the decline of Indian textile exports in the 19th century?

   – A) High domestic demand

   – B) Quality of Indian textiles declined

   – C) Imposition of import duties by Britain

   – D) Lack of skilled labor

3. Who was Henry Patullo?

   – A) A famous Indian weaver

   – B) A British Company official

   – C) An Indian entrepreneur

   – D) A textile merchant from China

4. By 1850, what percentage of Indian exports did piece goods account for?

   – A) 10%

   – B) 20%

   – C) 3%

   – D) 15%

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) 33% – In 1811-12, piece goods accounted for 33% of India’s exports.

2. C) Imposition of import duties by Britain – British industrial groups imposed import duties on Indian textiles to promote Manchester goods.

3. B) A British Company official – Henry Patullo was a Company official who believed that Indian textiles would always be in demand.

4. C) 3% – By 1850-51, textile exports from India had reduced to only 3% of total exports.