Question

a) Explain the factors that helped Ahmedabad to become a textile center in India.
b) What is agricultural development and why is it important? Describe any two practices
that can improve agricultural development​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ahmedabad is situated in the heart of a cotton growing area; hence the major raw material is easily available. The humid climate is ideal for spinning and weaving. The flat terrain and easy availability of land is suitable for the establishment of the mills.

Agricultural development is important because agriculture plays a crucial role in the economy of developing countries, and provides the main source of food, income and employment to their rural populations. 2 practices that can improve agricultural development are as follows: i. Rotating crops and embracing diversity.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Factors that helped the development and growth of industries in the Ahmedabad-Vadodara industrial region include:

Industries in Ahmedabad is mainly developed due to establishment of cotton textile industry.

Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton growing area and hence had easy availability of raw material.

Climate here is ideal for spinning.

Flat terrain and easy availability of land enabled to establish mills.

Densely populated areas of Gujarat provided skilled labour and semi-skilled labour.

Well-developed roads and railways for easy transportation of finished goods.

Presence of port nearby also enabled industrial development in this region.