Question

Where was the first cotton mill in India established?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Surat
C. Coimbatore
D. Mumbai

Answer 1

Hint: The first cotton mill was established by Cowasjee Nanabhai Davar and his associates in 1854. It was designed by Sir William Fairbairn.

Complete answer: The historical backdrop of the cotton business in India goes back centuries. India held a worldwide restraining infrastructure over the assembling of cotton materials for around 3,000 years - from 1500 B.C. to 1500 A.D. It filled in as an ideal model of trade in the bargain economy during the old time frame. During the medieval times, it was sent out to Eastern and European business sectors. This was trailed by the foundation of cotton plants by majestic forces in the cutting edge time frame. The first cotton mill was established near Kolkata in 1818 at first Gloster but was a failure and was closed. Thus, the first successful cotton mill was established in Bombay by Cowasjee Nanabhai Davar and his associates on 7th July 1854 at Tardeo. The design of the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was done by Sir William Fairbairn, first Baronet of Ardwick, a Scottish civil engineer. This mill following the years of its establishment marked the true foundation of the modern cotton industry of India.
Now let us examine the option
Option A - Ahmedabad is considered to be the ‘Manchester of India’. It was established after the decline of the Mumbai mills during the Second World War.
Option B - In India, Surat, a city in Gujarat is known as the Silk city of India or the textile hub of the country.
Option C - Coimbatore is known as the “Manchester of South India”. The first textile mill in the south was established in 1888.
Option D - Mumbai is formerly known as Bombay used to be known as the Manchester of India. This was due to the set up of cotton textile mills by the British people during the British colonial period.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: The first cotton mill began its production, two years after under the supervision of British engineers and skilled cooperatives on 7th February 1856.