Question

Manchester of South India is ___________.
A. Delhi
B. Coimbatore
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata

Answer 1

Hint: The city has an extensive textile industry which is fed by the surrounding cotton fields. The first textile mill in the south was established in 1888.

Complete Answer: Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is situated at the banks of Noyyal river. The city also serves as an entry and exit point to the neighbouring state Kerala and the hill station of Ooty, which is situated 70 km from Coimbatore.
The rich black soil has contributed to the growth of cotton that further resulted in the establishment of the famous textile industry. The first textile started in 1888 and after this many textile mills were started. The starting of the textile mill provided many employment opportunities within Coimbatore as well as to the neighbouring districts. This resulted in a strong economy and gained a reputation as one of the greatest industrial cities in South India.
It is widely known as the ‘Manchester of South India’ due to the presence of more than 25,000 small, medium, large scale industries and also because of textile industries, which is fed by the surrounding cotton fields.
Let us examine the options –
Option A – Delhi, is the capital city of India and is situated to the north of India, not south.
Option B – Coimbatore is the third-largest city of Tamil Nadu with Chennai being the first. The city is known as the Manchester of South city because of its extensive textile industries and small, medium and large-scale industries.
Option C – Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra which is to the west of India and not in the south.
Option D – Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and is located to the east of India. So, this option is not valid.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Coimbatore, the second largest city of the state, is also among the fastest-growing tier-II cities in India. In addition, it is also the main hub for education, healthcare and manufacturing in Tamil Nadu.