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Unit 1 Ch 4 : The Age of Industrialisation — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 1 Ch 4 : The Age of Industrialisation3 Marks
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How did the 'fly shuttle' help in improving the handloom production?
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Answer

Fly shuttle is a mechanical device used for weaving, moved by means of ropes and pullies. By the second decade of the twentieth century weavers using looms with a fly shuttle. This increased productivity per worker, speeded up production and reduced labour demand.

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