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The first cotton textile mill, in India was set up in
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Correct answer: Kolkata ā Ghusuri
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: A) Kolkata ā Ghusuri š Explanation: The first cotton textile mill in India was established at Ghusuri near Kolkata in 1818. Although it did not last long, it was the earliest attempt at mechanized textile manufacturing in the country. This event marked the birth of an industry that would later become a major part of India's economy. Bengal was a pioneer in introducing these modern industrial techniques.