Question

why is jute textile industry mainly concentrated in the hugli basin

Answer 1

Because jute grows on well on well drained fertile soils in the flood plains where soil is renewed every year. High temperature is also required during the thime of its growth.

Answer 2

Factors responsible for location of jute mills in the Hugli basin are

(i) Proximity of the jute producing areas.

(ii) Inexpensive water transport, supported by a good network of railways and roadways.

(iii) Abundance of water for processing raw jute.

(iv) Availability of cheap labour from nearby areas.

(v) Kolkata port provides facilities for export of jute goods.

(vi) Kolkata as a large urban centre that provides banking, insurance and other commercial facilities.