Which of the foil owing statements about industrial revolution, in Europe is not correct?

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Q: 78 (NDA-II/2011)

Which of the foil owing statements about industrial revolution, in Europe is not correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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{'industrial revolution': [1, 0, 1, 13], 'british industrii': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'iron industry': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'industry': [4, 6, 11, 27], 'revolution': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'britain': [18, 4, 2, 7], 'europe': [10, 4, 7, 13], 'iron resources': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'first country': [1, 0, 2, 1], 'england': [15, 0, 7, 12], 'coal': [0, 1, 2, 0], 'markets': [1, 0, 0, 5], 'copper': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'tn england': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'other minerals': [0, 0, 0, 1], '1780s': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer for this question is option 3. The statement "From the 1780s, symbolized the revolution" is not correct. The industrial revolution in Europe started in Britain, and it is widely accepted that it began around the mid-18th century. However, there is no specific year or decade, like the 1780s, that can be identified as the starting point of the revolution. The industrial revolution was a gradual process that took place over many years.

Option 1 states that Britain was the first country to experience the industrial revolution, and this is correct. Britain was indeed the birthplace of the industrial revolution, often referred to as the "cradle of the industrial revolution."

Option 2 explains that England had abundant resources like coal, iron, lead, copper, and tin, which were crucial for the development of industries. This statement is also correct. The availability of these resources played a significant role in fostering industrial growth.

Option 4 mentions that England had a good network of rivers and a well-indented coastline, which facilitated the movement of goods between markets. This statement is also correct as transportation infrastructure was vital for the expansion of trade and industry during the industrial revolution.

Alert - The correct answer should be 4. The movement of

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