Question

explain the factors that helped a ahemdabad to become a textile center in India​

Answer 1

Factors that helped the city to become a textile centre are:

1) Ahmedabad is situated in the heart of a cotton-growing area, hence, the major raw material is easily available.

2) The climate is ideal for spinning and weaving.

3) The flat terrain and easy availability of land is suitable for the establishment of the mills.

4) The densely populated states of Gujarat and Maharashtra provide both skilled and semi-skilled labour.

5) Well developed roads and railways network permit easy transportation of textiles to different parts of the country.

6) The Mumbai port which is situated nearby facilitates import of machinery and export of cotton textiles.