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Difficulty: EasyIndustrial and Economic Geography of India

Which of the following river valleys in India hosts the highest concentration of jute manufacturing mills due to the abundant availability of raw material, fresh water for retting, and cheap water transport?

  1. Hooghly River ValleyAnswer
  2. B
    Damodar River Valley
  3. C
    Narmada River Valley
  4. D
    Krishna River Valley

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Hooghly River Valley
The Hooghly River Valley in West Bengal contains the largest concentration of jute mills in India. Key localization factors include the concentration of raw jute farming in the deltaic region, soft fresh water from the river for retting, cheap labor from surrounding areas, convenient inland water transport, and proximity to Kolkata port.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary localization factors for the jute textile industry.
Raw jute is a weight-losing raw material that requires vast quantities of fresh water for retting (fiber separation) and efficient bulk transport.
Agro-based raw material availability and water-intensive processing heavily dictate plant location.
2
Evaluate the river basins of India against these localization requirements.
The Hooghly River Valley in West Bengal satisfies all requirements, supporting a dense linear strip of jute mills along the river.
West Bengal accounts for the major share of India's raw jute production, supported by the Hooghly waterway.

Key Concept

Localization factors of agro-based industries in India (Jute Industry)
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Industrial and Economic Geography of India

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