Question

Explain any three factors responsible for the location of cotton textile industry in Maharashtra & Gujarat?
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Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Availability of raw cotton, market, transport including accessible port facilities. (ii) cheap labour and ; (iii) moist climate has caused the concentration of cotton textile industries in Mumbai and Ahmedabad region.

Answer 2

Below are the three factors responsible for the location of the cotton textile industry in Maharashtra & Gujarat.

• Raw Material- In areas like Maharashtra & Gujarat, there is the easy availability of raw material which makes it a beneficial location for the cotton textile industry. Also, these areas offer closeness to market place and easy transport facilities.
  
• Labour- While setting up a cotton textile industry, one can find cheap and affordable labor in places like Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  
• Climate- The moist climate conditions are just the best for the production of cotton in these areas.