Question 1. The silk industry was developed in ______ so as to reduce the import of silk. (a) Osaka (b) Kyushu (c) Nishijin (d) Beppu Answer
Proto-industrialisation refers to the early phase of industrialisation in Europe and England where production was mainly done by hands. Answer: Explanation: To engage the peasants and artisans to produce goods for an international market.