Question
Download Solution PDFWhich city is called the ‘Manchester of India’?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Ahmedabad.
Key Points
- Ahmedabad is often referred to as the 'Manchester of India'.
- Favorable locational factors were responsible for the development of the textile industry in Ahmedabad.
- Ahmedabad is situated in the heart of a cotton-growing area. This ensures the easy availability of raw materials.
- Ahmedabad is known as the “Manchester of India” because of its similarity with the well-known cotton textile center of Manchester, Great Britain, and the following reasons. Ahmedabad is situated on the bank of Sabarmati River (like Manchester is located on the banks of River Irwell). Its water is good for dying thread.
Additional Information
| Hyderabad | It is also known as the City of Pearls |
| Visakhapatnam | “A gem of South India” |
| Ludhiana | The town of Lodhi |
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