James Watt's key improvements to the steam engine, particularly the invention of the separate condenser, significantly increased its efficiency and versatility. This made the steam engine capable of producing rotary motion and thus suitable for powering a wide range of machinery in factories, which was a crucial development during the Industrial Revolution.
Which one of the following statements about the Industrial Revolution is correct ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2024 · Topic: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment (Nature and origins of the Scientific Revolution)
Show answer
Answer: C. James Watt's invention converted the steam engine from being a mere pump into one which would provide energy to power machines in factories
More World History questions
- Which is the one considered to be more important to study the History of science is
- Who among the following innovated road construction method during Industrial Revolution? (1) McAdam (3) Charles Goodyear (2) Abraham Darby (4) Henry Court
- Who invented sewing machine?
- Which of the following was/were the reasons for the defeat of British during the American War of Independence ? 1. The remoteness of the American Continent and the lack of good roads 2. The British authorities failed to rally the loyalist Americans 3. The Americans benefited from the extraordinary military leadership of George Washington 4. The Americans had access to superior arms and ammunition
- Who among the following Presidents of USA resigned before he could be impeached?
- Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? Shipbuilding Centre State - Texas - Maryland - Louisiana - Florida
- Which of the following is/are the right/rights mentioned in the 'American Declaration of Independence'? 1. Life 2. Liberty 3. Pursuit of Happiness 4. Fraternity Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Which of the following was/were among the decisions taken by the First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia in September 1774 ? 1. It rejected a plan for a colonial union under the British authority. 2. It drew up a statement of grievances. 3. It agreed upon a scheme to stop trade between the Colonies and England. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
