Industrial Revolution

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
A is correct: Indian textiles, especially cotton and silk, were highly sought after in England in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. However, their import began to decline in the early 18th century due to several factors, including the growth of the domestic textile industry in England and protectionist policies like the Calico Acts (1701 and 1721), which restricted the import and use of Indian textiles to protect local manufacturers.

R is correct: The industrial revolution in England, which began in the late 18th century, significantly boosted the development of the textile industry. Innovations such as the spinning jenny, power loom, and steam engine allowed England to produce textiles more efficiently and at a lower cost, reducing the demand for imported Indian textiles.

Both statements are true, but the decline of Indian textile imports in the early 18th century was primarily due to protectionist measures like the Calico Acts rather than the industrial revolution. Hence, R is not the correctfor A.