Which among the following was/were among the factors for England to experience the Industrial Revolution first ?
- 1. The scientific inventions had paved the way for Industrial Revolution.
- 2. It had favourable social and political structures in place.
- 3. Navigable rivers had made inland transport easier.
- 4. It had seen the ascendancy of capitalist practices.
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1 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4
4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2019
2. **Favourable social and political structures:** A relatively stable political system after the Glorious Revolution, a society more open to innovation compared to many continental counterparts, and the enclosure movement which created a mobile labour force.
3. **Navigable rivers:** An extensive network of navigable rivers and later canals provided efficient and cost-effective transportation for raw materials and finished goods within the country.
4. **Ascendancy of capitalist practices:** A strong tradition of mercantilism, growing colonial markets, accumulation of capital from trade, and an entrepreneurial spirit provided the necessary investment and economic framework.