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What problems developed during the Industrial Revolution as the towns grew?

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  1. There was an increased demand for houses

  2. Overcrowding in existing houses

  3. New houses were not always well planned or well built

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Why did people moved into the towns during the Industrial Revolution?

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  1. There were jobs in new factories and industries

  2. There were jobs in the trade supporting the population in towns

  3. In the countryside, there was poverty and unemployment

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

From where did Cholera arrive in England?

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  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Korea

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following was an important feature of Industrial Revolution?

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  1. Rapid growth of weapons of mass destruction

  2. Rapid growth of towns

  3. Rapid growth of democracy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following was not a feature of Common Land?

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  1. Commons helped sustain the meagre income of the poor

  2. All villagers had access to the commons

  3. Here the poor fished in ponds, collected fuel, food and fodder

  4. Villagers cultivated land and shared the produce

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Correct Option: D

In the old three-field system, wheat and barley were grown in two of the fields: the third was ___________.

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  1. left fallow

  2. planted with lagumes

  3. both a and b

  4. neither a nor b

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Correct Option: C

Unlike 16th century enclosures those in the 18th century were undertaken to ________.

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  1. increase grain production

  2. created by individuals

  3. lacked state support

  4. result of pressure from landowners

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the 16th century enclosures proceeded slowly and were created by individual landlord with the intention to promote sheep farming. In the 18th century, unlike the 16th century, there was a frantic effort to enclose lands, signifying changing times. Land was enclosed to promote grain production. Hence, Option A is correct.

What was the population of Britain in 1750?

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  1. 5 Million

  2. 11 Million

  3. 14 Million

  4. 17 Million

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Correct Option: B

How much percent population in Britain lived in the countryside during 1750?

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  1. 30

  2. 50

  3. 80

  4. 90

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Correct Option: C

16th century enclosures were driven by ________.

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  1. land grab

  2. parliamentary legislation

  3. desire to increase grain production

  4. to improve breeding and expand wool production

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Correct Option: D