Question

14. Consider the following statements with reference to textile industry in
Osaka and mark the incorrect statement. *

1. Osaka depends completely upon the cotton grown by the local farmers.

2. The river Yodo provides sufficient water for the mills.

3. Warm humid climate is well suited to spinning and weaving.

4.Cotton is imported from Egypt, India, China and the USA.​

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Explanation:

the river yodo provides sufficient water for the mills

Answer 2

The incorrect answer with reference to the textile industry in Osaka is - 1. Osaka depends completely upon the cotton grown by the local farmers.

Textile industry in Osaka:

• The development of the textile industry in Osaka, Japan is greatly due to its geographical advantages.  
• Osaka largely depended on imported cotton from countries like India, China, Egypt, and the USA.
• The available plain lands were used for building cotton mills. The warm and humid climate aided in the spinning and weaving of cotton.
• River Yodo flowing through Osaka gave sufficient water for the cotton mills for processing cotton yarn.
• This along with easily available hard-working labourers and an excellent transport system to the ports boosted the textile industry in Osaka.
• This led to Osaka being known as the Manchester of Japan.