Historically, the cotton textile industry in India was heavily localized in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad region. In subsequent decades, a significant decentralization occurred, with major spinning and weaving centers emerging in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Which of the following combinations of factors best explains this geographical dispersal of the cotton textile industry across India?
- Adoption of artificial humidification technology, expansion of the electricity power grid, and growth of interior market demandCevap
- BComplete shift of raw cotton cultivation exclusively to the alluvial soils of North India due to degradation of Peninsular black soils
- CExclusive relocation of spinning mills to eastern coastal ports to harness natural maritime monsoon winds for atmospheric moisture
- DMandatory setting up of weaving clusters along Himalayan river banks to meet heavy industrial water consumption requirements
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Adoption of artificial humidification technology, expansion of the electricity power grid, and growth of interior market demand
The cotton textile industry is a non-weight-losing industry (1 ton of raw cotton produces approximately 1 ton of cloth). Consequently, it is a footloose industry that can be located near raw materials, market centres, or cheap power sources. The development of artificial humidifiers enabled mills to function in dry interior climates, while widespread electrification and expanding regional markets led to decentralization across Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore), Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur), and Punjab (Ludhiana).
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Locational Dynamics and Decentralization of the Indian Cotton Textile Industry
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