Question

What has made Mumbai an important centre for cotton textile production? (Write any two points)

Answer 1

Mumbai is the main centre for cotton textiles. The following factors support the cotton textile industry in Mumbai.

1. Mumbai is relatively close to India's cotton-growing regions, making it easier to obtain raw cotton, a necessary component in creating textiles.
2. The city's warm, humid weather encourages the growth of cotton. Being one of the top producers of raw cotton, Maharashtra makes the raw material readily available.
3. Location of port for appropriate import of raw materials and export of completed goods.
4. Well-connected to cotton-growing regions through road and rail connections. The availability of skilled labour also helped the rise of the cotton industry.