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The first cotton textile mill, in India was set up in:

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Answer options

  1. Kolkata — Ghusuri
  2. Kolkata — Sinthimore
  3. Nagpur
  4. Thane

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata — Ghusuri

Explanation: The first cotton textile mill in India was set up at Ghusuri, Kolkata, marking the beginning of India’s modern textile industry. Other Information: ▪️ Established in the early 19th century, it introduced mechanized cotton processing. ▪️ Played a key role in industrialization and employment in Bengal. ▪️ Laid the foundation for the growth of the textile sector in Mumbai and Ahmedabad later. ▪️ Contributed to India’s emergence as a major cotton textile producer. ▪️ Represented a shift from traditional handloom to factory-based production.