WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which city is known as the 'Manchester of India'?

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

Answer options

  1. Mumbai
  2. Ahmedabad
  3. Coimbatore
  4. Kanpur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ahmedabad

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Ahmedabad šŸ“š Explanation: Ahmedabad is often called the 'Manchester of India' because of its historical significance as a major textile manufacturing hub, similar to Manchester in England. It is the second-largest producer of cotton in India. Coimbatore is often called the 'Manchester of South India', and Kanpur is the 'Manchester of North India'.