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Which of the following were important ports in Britain?

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  1. Cork and Dublin

  2. Glasgow and Edinburgh

  3. Bristol and Liverpool

  4. Brussels and Amsterdam

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following factors did not encourage trade in Britain in the 19th century?

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  1. Technological developments

  2. Spread of Christianity outside Europe

  3. Adoption of laissez-faire trade system

  4. Policy of free trade

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Correct Option: B

What was Adam Smith's attitude towards protectionism?

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  1. He was in favor of protectionism, but should be practiced in a controlled manner

  2. He was neutral towards protectionism

  3. He was against protectionism as it reduced trade

  4. He thought protectionism is essential for the development of the British domestic industry

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Correct Option: C

Which policy secured Britain's position as a leading trading nation during the 19th century?

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  1. Laissez-faire

  2. Protectionism

  3. Mercantilism

  4. Socialism

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Correct Option: A

How did iron, steam-powered ships encourage trade in Britain?

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  1. They helped enforce the custom duties on imports

  2. They helped strengthen the existing custom duties and tariffs

  3. They provided support for mercantilism

  4. They brought cheaper raw materials to Britain

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Correct Option: D

What were effects of slave trade in the social and economic life of Britain?

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  1. It created many new jobs in Britain

  2. Factories and refineries emerged in England

  3. Standard of living and diets of the common people improved

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Whose work  was partly financed by the West Indian slave trade?

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  1. Thomas Edison

  2. Isaac Newton

  3. James Watts

  4. Jacob Leupold

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Correct Option: C

Many slaves worked on sugar and cotton plantations in the __________. 

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  1. Middle East

  2. Two Americas

  3. Falkland Islands

  4. West Indies

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Correct Option: D

Rope factories emerged in ________ by 1774.

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  1. Manchester

  2. Liverpool

  3. Bristol

  4. Leeds

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Correct Option: B

The East India Company was in operation during which time period?

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  1. 17th century to early 19th century

  2. 17th century to late 20th century

  3. 17th century to late 19th century

  4. 17th century to early 20th century

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Correct Option: A