Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Mumbai is known as the 'Cottonopolis of India'. 

Answer 1

Mumbai is referred to as the "Cottonpolis of India" because it has developed into India's primary centre for cotton textile production for a variety of reasons, including its proximity to raw materials, favourable climate, excellent port and transportation infrastructure, large labour pool, access to capital, and a sizable market for cotton textiles.