Due to which of the following factors, the Industrial Revolution took place in England in the eighteenth century?
- The discovery of coal and iron deposits
- The discovery of steam power
- The introduction of railways
- The regular supply of raw materials
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1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
1. The discovery and exploitation of extensive coal and iron deposits provided the essential fuel (coal) and raw material (iron) for the new machinery and industries.
2. The discovery and improvement of steam power, particularly James Watt’s efficient steam engine, provided a versatile and powerful energy source that could drive machinery, pumps, and later, locomotives and ships.
3. The introduction and expansion of railways (and canals) drastically improved transportation, facilitating the movement of raw materials to factories and finished goods to markets, both domestically and internationally.
4. A regular supply of raw materials, often sourced from colonies (like cotton from India and America) and domestic agriculture (wool), was crucial to feed the growing textile and other industries.
All these factors, along with political stability, capital availability, market access, and technological innovation, contributed significantly to the Industrial Revolution in England.