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State the reasons for the development of cotton textile industry in and around Mumbai.

Answer

Following are the reasons for the development of cotton textile industry in and around Mumbai:

1. Mumbai enjoys the port facilities for export and import of goods and machines.

2. It enjoys the advantage of trade and banking facilities.

3. The humid climate encourages the cotton spinning and weaving.

4. The raw cotton is obtained from Khandesh and Barar regions.

5. It enjoys the facilities of transport and communication through land and water.
 

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