Question

The MSK cotton mill was set up in 1884 at:
A. Bihar
B. Kalaburagi
C. Yadgir
D. Vijayapura

Answer 1

Hint:
> The other name for this location is Gulbarga.
> It is the largest town in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
> This place is also very famous for its toor dal Pigeon pea and limestone deposits.

Complete answer:
Cotton production in India has been focused on textiles for over 1000 years, creating substantial jobs for both skilled and unskilled labour and thus helping to strengthen the economy of the country.

The cotton sector in India is considered to be the second most developed sector in the textile industry. India is the world's largest producer of cotton, accounting for 18% of the world's total. It also has the largest cotton-growing area in the world, accounting for around 25% of the world's area under cultivation.

The countries of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the largest cotton-producing regions in India.

The real growth of the textile cotton industry in India took place in the 1870s. During this time the number of mills increased to 47, more than 60 per cent of which were located in Mumbai. The First and Second World Wars, the Swadeshi Movement and the grant of fiscal protection quickly boosted the development of this industry.

The following are the options:

The MSK mill was not set up in Bihar in the year 1884. Thus, Option A is an incorrect option.

The MSK Cotton mill was set up at Kalaburagi in 1884. Thus, Choice B is the correct answer.

During the year 1884, the MSK Cotton mill was not established in Yadgir. Thus Option C is also an incorrect alternative.

Vijayapura was not the place where the MSK cotton mill was set up in 1884. Thus, Option D is also not the right option.

Therefore, the correct answer is B

Note:
The first cotton mill in India was built in 1818 at Fort Gloster near Kolkata, but it was not a success

This mill is said to be the true base of the new cotton industry in India was established by KGN Daber in 1854 and was called Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company. It was the second cotton mill of the nation.

India is also the second-largest exporter (after the USA) and the second-largest buyer (after China).