How did the landowning nobles affect the russian industrialization process and reforms? a. they resisted any reforms and slowed the industrialization process. b. they supported social reforms, but were opposed to industrialization. c. they encouraged industrialization, but opposed economic reforms. d. they supported and encouraged reforms and industrialization.

The correct answer is A). They resisted any reforms and slowed the industrialization process.

In Russia, Industrialization and Reforms come very slow because The Tsars and Nobles did not want to make changes or any improvement that could dimish their authority. They were accustomed of his way of life and comfort that change was not the best option. Russia was an autocratic country and its economy was based on agriculture.  

Only years after that, Russia borrowed money to forge its industry. An example is the Trans-Siberian Railroad, which helped develop the transportation systems.