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Factors favourable to cotton textile industry in Mumbai:
Factors favourable to cotton textile industry in Mumbai:
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Textile industries depend on raw materials (cotton), climate, labor, and markets, not mineral resources.
Updated On: Nov 10, 2025
- Mineral
- Humid climate
- Market
- Supply of labour
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: The cotton textile industry in Mumbai thrives due to specific conditions.
- (b) Humid climate: Prevents thread breakage during spinning/weaving.
- (c) Market: Large local and export markets support demand.
- (d) Supply of labour: Abundant skilled/unskilled labor in Mumbai.
Step 2: Mineral (a) is incorrect, as the cotton textile industry relies on cotton (an agricultural product), not minerals, unlike industries like steel.
- (b) Humid climate: Prevents thread breakage during spinning/weaving.
- (c) Market: Large local and export markets support demand.
- (d) Supply of labour: Abundant skilled/unskilled labor in Mumbai.
Step 2: Mineral (a) is incorrect, as the cotton textile industry relies on cotton (an agricultural product), not minerals, unlike industries like steel.
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