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The Cotton Gin introduced in 1793 had which specific purpose per the text?
ARemoving cotton seeds from cotton fibres
BSpinning multiple spindles at once
CDyeing cotton fabric
DWeaving cotton into yarn
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Removing cotton seeds from cotton fibres
1. The Textile Industry section profiles spinning, weaving, and processing machines.
2. The Cotton Gin of 1793 is given a single specific role.
3. The text says it 'was useful in removing cotton seeds from cotton fibers with a much greater speed'.
4. Weaving was the loom; spinning was the jenny/frame.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII History, Ch 1 "Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science", §1.4 ¶2_
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