Q. “Industrial Revolution” first started in which of the following country?

[A] France

[B] USA

[C] Germany

[D] Britain

Answer: D
Notes:

The Industrial Revolution started in England in the early 18th century, with the invention of new machines like the spinning Jenny, steam engine, the power loom and several others. These machines greatly improved production in the fields of textile, metallurgy, steam power and agriculture. The industrial revolution reached other European nations late and this helped England to maintain its hegemony.

Source: ForumIAS

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