Question

________ and __________ are often referred as the textile city of India.
A. Surat and Delhi
B. Goa and Ahmedabad
C. Surat and Ahmedabad
D. All of these

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian textile industry provides over 35 employment opportunities to the people of the country. It is considered the largest industry in India and stands second when it comes to employment. In 2016-17, India was the largest producer of cotton.

Complete answer:
The textile industry in India is considered as the largest single industry in India. It produces upto 20 per cent of the total industrial production. The oldest industry of the world is the cotton textile industry.
In the year 1854, the first mechanized textile mill which can be considered successful was established in Mumbai. Due to favourable climate, the industry flourished in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat later it got spread to different parts of India such as Coimbatore, Kanpur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Pondicherry and Panipat.
In Ahmadabad, the first was established in the year of 1859. It became the second-largest producer of textile after Mumbai soon after its establishment. Ahmedabad is often referred to as the Manchester of India. Since it is located in close proximity to the cotton-growing area as well the climate is favourable for spinning and weaving and skilled and semi-skilled labours easy availability led to the development of the textile industry.
Surat is known for yarn production, weaving and embroidery. It is considered as the market of the synthetic product since it is engaged in the production of synthetic textiles as well as involved in trading.
So, the correct answer is Option C.:

Note: Surat and Ahmedabad are considered as the textile city of India. Surat is considered as the market of the synthetic product. Ahmedabad is often referred to as the Manchester of India. Ahmadabad the first was established in the year of 1859.