Q. Which among the following factor/factors affect the cotton textile industry in India?

1. Availability of raw material
2. Availability of coal
3. Vast domestic market
4. Cheap supply of skilled manpower

Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer: Only 1, 3 & 4
Notes: India is today the second largest producer of cotton textiles.
The favourable factors for cotton textile industry in India are:
- Availability of raw material
- Ease of importing machinery from abroad
- A vast domestic market
- Cheap supply of skilled manpower.
Availability of coal has not played any role in deciding the location of cotton textile industry in India.

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