Where was the first successful textile mill established in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mumbai.
The first successful textile mill in India was established in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1854, named the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company.
Key Points:
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Founded by: Cowasji Nanabhai Davar, a Parsi entrepreneur.
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Location: Tardeo, Mumbai (a major cotton-trading hub).
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Significance: Marked India’s shift from handloom to mechanized textile production under British colonial rule.
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Impact: Paved the way for Mumbai’s rise as India’s textile capital, fueling industrialization and economic growth.
This mill symbolized India’s early industrial aspirations, though it also intensified colonial exploitation of raw materials.