Question

The first Indian jute mill was set up by _________.
A. Dwarkanath Tagore
B. Dinesh Petit
C. Jamsetji Tata
D. Seth Hukumchand

Answer 1

Hint: Jute is a natural fibre with a golden , soft long and silky shine which is commonly referred to as a golden fibre due to its colour. Jute is considered as the most vital vegetable fibre in consumption, production , usage and availability .

Complete answer:
(A)Dwarkanath Tagore is one of the first Indian industrialists and entrepreneurs, was the founder of the Jorasanko branch of the Tagore family, and is notable for making substantial contributions to the Bengal Renaissance. Dwarkanath Tagore is a descendant of Rarheya Brahmins of Bandyopadhyay division. He was the second son of Nilmoni Thakur from his first wife Menaka.
(B)Dinesh Petit is a composite textile mill with a very strong presence in the textile industry for more than 60 years; manufacturing worsted fabrics , paper makers, felts and industrial textiles. They have scouring and combing plants, top dyeing, worsted and woolen spinning, shuttleless weaving and complete fabric finishing range for woolen, poly wool worsted and poly viscose fabrics.
(C)Jamsetji Tata was the Founder of the Tata group who began with a textile mill in central India in the 1870s. His vision inspired the steel and power industries in India, set the foundation for technical education, and helped the country leapfrog into the ranks of industrialised nations.Jamsetji Tata was more than just the entrepreneur who helped India take her place in the league of industrialised nations. He was a patriot and a humanist whose ideals and vision shaped an exceptional business conglomerate.
(D) Seth Hukumchand Started setting up the first Indian jute mill in calcutta in 1917. Jute is also considered as the gold filament. India is the first place in the world in the jute Industry. The first factory of Jute Industry was planted in the place of Rishra near Kolkata in 1859. Westbengal is the first place in India’s Jute Industry. Some of the major centres of jute Industry are as follows:- Rishra , Bali , Agapara , Titagarh , Bansberia etc.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Note: Jute has entered various diversified sectors, where natural fibres are gradually becoming better substitution. Among these industries are paper, celluloid products (films), non-woven textiles, composites (pseudo-wood), and geotextiles. Diversified jute products are becoming more and more valuable to the consumer today. Among these are espadrilles, floor coverings, home textiles, high performance technical textiles, Geotextiles, composites, and more.