Question

Which city of India is called the 'Manchester of India'?
a. Jalandhar
b. Ahmedabad
c. Amritsar
d. Sarnath

Answer 1

Hint: The Manchester of India is a title given to that city which leads the country in fabric production and is located in the state of Gujarat.

Complete answer:
The fabric production in India is done by many cities. Let’s look at our options one by one:
a. Jalandhar - This city is not famous for fabrics. Instead, it is a famous place in the Indian state of Punjab with a very rich history of Sikh culture. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Ahmedabad - This is a prominent city in Gujarat which leads the country in fabric production. After Mumbai was saturated with mills, Ahmedabad was quick to take the lead with support of different governments and became known as the Manchester of India. So, it is the correct option.
c. Amritsar - This city houses the most important shrine of the Sikhs that is the Golden Temple. It has nothing to do with mills and fabric production and the main occupation of the people here is farming. So, it is an incorrect option.
d. Sarnath - This is an important Buddhist site with the Ashokan Pillar from where the national emblem of India has been taken. It is located in Varanasi and is of archaeological significance. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: Manchester is a city in the United Kingdom, famous for fabrics manufacturing. In India, Ahmedabad is considered to be equivalent to Manchester while in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur is considered to be its equivalent.