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Where was the first successful modern cotton textile mill established in India in 1854?

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

Answer options

  1. Surat
  2. Bombay
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Kanpur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bombay

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bombay šŸ“š Explanation: The first highly successful modern mechanized cotton textile mill in India was established in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1854. It was started by a visionary Parsi entrepreneur named Cowasjee Nanabhoy Davar and was named the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company. The humid coastal climate and ready access to a major port heavily facilitated its growth.