Geography: Manufacturing Industries · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Why did the cotton textile industry become concentrated in Maharashtra and Gujarat during the early stages of industrialisation in India?
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Why did the cotton textile industry become concentrated in Maharashtra and Gujarat during the early stages of industrialisation in India?
- A.These states had favourable climate, port facilities, market access and a supply of raw cotton.Correct answer
- B.These states had the largest coal reserves in India.
- C.These states were the only regions where cotton could be cultivated.
- D.These states had no competition from other industries.
Solution
The cotton textile industry developed strongly in Maharashtra and Gujarat because of the availability of raw cotton, humid climate, labour, ports, markets and transport facilities. These factors reduced production and distribution difficulties.
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