Question
Examine any five features of the distribution of cotton textile industries in India.
Solution
Followings are the five features of the distribution of cotton textile industry in India:
1. It is an agro based industry. It is one of the largest industries and India stands third in the world.
2. First cotton textile mill was started in Mumbai in 1854 on modern lines.
3. Cotton textile industry flourished well after independence. The number of mills increased to 1782 in 1998. Handlooms and power looms increased phenomenally during this period.
4. Cotton cloth is produced in three sectors, namely power looms and hand looms.
5. Contribution of powerloom sector to the total clothe production of the country is 59.2%.
