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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Most of the jute mills are located in West Bengal, mainly along the banks of the Hugli river.
  2. The first jute mill was set up near Kolkata in 1805 at Rishra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: India is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods, with most mills in West Bengal along the Hugli river. However, the first jute mill at Rishra near Kolkata was set up in 1855, not 1805. Thus, only statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is factually inaccurate regarding the year.
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