Which one of the following groups of states have the largest number of cotton textile centres? Identify the correct option.

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Gujarat and Maharashtra

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

The states with the largest number of cotton textile centres are Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The first-ever fabric mill was established in Mumbai in the year 1854. In ancient India, handlooms were employed for the production of cotton textiles. They were later replaced by power looms. Power looms are machines operated electrically or via different other means of energy. These are used for weaving rather than handlooms. The handlooms of Khadi employ a massive number of workers and support cottage industries.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity