1. Which products did European Managing Agencies primarily invest in during colonial India?

   – A) Automobiles and electronics

   – B) Tea, coffee, mining, indigo, and jute

   – C) Textbooks and literature

   – D) Pharmaceuticals and chemicals

2. What impact did the Swadeshi movement have on Indian industries?

   – A) Decline of all Indian industries

   – B) Increased imports from Britain

   – C) Growth of Indian industries due to the boycott of foreign cloth

   – D) Decrease in cotton production

3. What major event created new opportunities for Indian industries due to reduced British imports?

   – A) The Great Depression

   – B) The First World War

   – C) The Industrial Revolution

   – D) The American Civil War

4. What change occurred in Indian industries after 1906?

   – A) Decrease in cotton production

   – B) Indian industries shifted focus from yarn to cloth production

   – C) Closure of major textile mills

   – D) Increased dependency on Manchester imports

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) Tea, coffee, mining, indigo, and jute – European Managing Agencies focused on products like tea, coffee, mining, indigo, and jute.

2. C) Growth of Indian industries due to the boycott of foreign cloth – The Swadeshi movement encouraged the boycott of foreign goods, promoting local industries.

3. B) The First World War – WWI reduced British imports, creating opportunities for Indian industries to supply domestic and military needs.

4. B) Indian industries shifted focus from yarn to cloth production – Post-1906, Indian industries began focusing more on cloth production due to reduced yarn exports to China.