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Q. The first cotton mill in India established ?

  • (A) Surat
  • (B) Mumbai
  • (C) Ahmedabad
  • (D) Coimbatore
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Admin

The first cotton mill in India was established in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1854.

  • It was known as the Tata Mill, started during the early phase of industrialization in India.
  • Mumbai later became the major center for the cotton textile industry.

Why others are incorrect:

  • Surat and Ahmedabad were important centers of cotton trade but the first mill was in Mumbai.
  • Coimbatore developed as a textile hub much later.

✅ Final Answer: (B) Mumbai

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