Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Ahmedabad is known as the 'Manchester of India'.

Answer 1

1. Ahmedabad is known as the "Manchester of India" due to its similarities to the well-known cotton textile centre in Manchester, Great Britain. 
2. Manchester is a developed industrial region in the United Kingdom, particularly in the cotton industry.
3. Manchester's mild climate makes it ideal for fine thread spinning.
4. The Mershey River's water is ideal for dying thread.
5. Ahmedabad, like Manchester, is located on the banks of the Sabarmati River.
6. Its water is suitable for dyeing thread. The climate conditions are ideal for spinning fine thread.