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India witnessed increased industrial production during the First World War.

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The above statement is true;
The First World War provided an opportunity for industrial production to grow. Britain was involved in the First World War, which impacted industrial growth. This resulted in a dramatic increase in production processes in India. Because of the war, England's industries were busy producing war materials. Manchester's cloth production has also declined. In this scenario, Indian industries were given the impetus to improve their products for domestic consumption. Indian industries were also involved in the supply of war materials like jute bags, army uniforms, leather boots, tents, and other war items. Thus, new factories were set up, and workers were involved in the protection processes.

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