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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1820
  2. 1812
  3. 1840
  4. 1818

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1818

Explanation: The first cotton textile mill in India was set up in 1818 at Kolkata, marking the formal start of industrial cotton processing in India. Other Information: ▪️ Introduced mechanized spinning and weaving, replacing manual handlooms in production. ▪️ Paved the way for the textile boom in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. ▪️ Boosted employment and skill development in the textile sector. ▪️ Supported India’s integration into global cotton trade during British rule. ▪️ Became a model for industrial entrepreneurship in the 19th century.