Question

describe the factors responsible for the location of cotton textile industry in Maharashtra-gujarat region in early years. what factors were responsible for the decentralization of the industry? what is the contribution of textile industry to Indiana economy

Answer 1

1.Raw materials: The nearby lava region forming the hinterland of the Mumbai port produces raw cotton. Mumbai is the collecting center of raw cotton for export and mills use. For that purpose, Mumbai possesses a well-knit transport system by rail and road.

2. Port Facilities: Mumbai port has excellent harbor facilities for importing long staple cotton and machinery to meet the requirements of the mill.

3. Humid Climate: has humid climate essential for spinning and weaving.

4. Water: Abundant supplies of soft water are available for dyeing and bleaching.

5. Labor: There are supplies of skilled and skilled workers in large number.

6. Supply of Electricity: It has a favorable position to get electricity at affordable rate.

7. Chemicals: Chemical industries are well developed in Mumbai­-Pune industrial belt.

8. Market: There are good markets both home and foreign for the yarn and fabrics.

9. Transport: Both Rail and road transport system are well developed.

Answer 2

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Factors responsible for the location of Jute textiles in Hugli basin are :-

⏩ Proximity of the jute producing areas.

⏩ Inexpensive water transport.

⏩ Good network of railways, waterways and railways to facilitate the movement of raw materials.

⏩ Abundant water resource.

⏩ Cheap labours.

⏩ Port facilities to export jute.

⏩ Large urban center (Kolkata) provides banking.

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