why are cotton textile industries largely concentrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra
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because maharashtra and gujarat have more field of cotton
samyukta2004:
n the early years, the cotton textile industry was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Availability of raw cotton, market, transport including accessible port facilities, labour, moist climate, etc contributed towards its localisation.
This industry has close links with agriculture and provides a living to farmers, cotton boll pluckers and workers engaged in ginning, spinning, weaving,dyeing, designing, packaging, tailoring and sewing.
The industry by creating demands supports many other industries, such as, chemicals and dyes, mill stores, packaging materials and engineering works. These all factors determine location of cotton mill in early years.
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Hey friend,
Following are the geographical requirements for the growth of cotton -
1. Temperature - 20 to 30 degrees
2. Rainfall - 50 to 100 cm
3. Abundant sunshine is required during ripening and picking
4. Soil - alluvial soil or black soil.
Now, these conditions are met in Gujarat and Maharashtra...hence, there is good growth and cultivation of cotton. But the major factor is soil...
Usually cotton is grown on alluvial soil or soil rich in lime, iron, potash, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Black soil is ideal. Good drainage is essential as water logging is harmful.
Cotton is thus, mainly grown is central and southern India.
Hope it helps!
Following are the geographical requirements for the growth of cotton -
1. Temperature - 20 to 30 degrees
2. Rainfall - 50 to 100 cm
3. Abundant sunshine is required during ripening and picking
4. Soil - alluvial soil or black soil.
Now, these conditions are met in Gujarat and Maharashtra...hence, there is good growth and cultivation of cotton. But the major factor is soil...
Usually cotton is grown on alluvial soil or soil rich in lime, iron, potash, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Black soil is ideal. Good drainage is essential as water logging is harmful.
Cotton is thus, mainly grown is central and southern India.
Hope it helps!
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