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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 Industrialisation5 Marks
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What do you know about Fly shuttle?
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Answer

  1. Fly shuttle is a mechanical device used for weaving, moved by means of ropes and pullies.
  2. It places the horizontal threads called the weft into the vertical threads called the warp.
  3. The invention of the fly shuttle in the second decade of the twentieth century proved a boon for the weavers.
  4. With the invention of this mechanical device, it became possible for weavers to operate large looms and weave wide pieces of cloth.
  5. The device increased productivity per worker.
  6. It speeded up production and reduced labour demand.

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