alleryBy 1941, what share of handlooms in India had fly shuttles?
AOver 35 per cent
BUnder 5 per cent
COver 55 per cent
DOver 15 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Over 35 per cent
By 1941 over 35 per cent of handlooms in India were fitted with fly shuttles, reaching 70 to 80 per cent in some regions.
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