Question

Why are maximum Jute textile mills located in the Hugli Basin? For 5marks

Answer 1

Maximum jute textiles are located in hugli basin because-:

1) high proximity of water resources

2) easy availability of raw material

3) easy and cheap availability of labour from neighbouring states of Bihar and Chattisgarh.

4) Kolkata is a large economy and provides facilities of loan, insurance ,banking,etc.

5) favourable climatic condition s for growing jute are available their

Answer 2

Location of Jute industries in Hugli basin:

i. Proximity of jute producing areas.

ii. Inexpensive water transport.

iii. Good network of roadways, railways and waterways

iv. Abundant water for processing raw jute

v. Cheap labour from West Bengal and adjoining states

vi. Good banking, insurance and poor facilities in kolkata

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