Which was the first modern industry to develop in India?

Q. Which was the first modern industry to develop in India?
Answer: Iron and Steel Industry
Notes: The iron and steel industry was the first modern industry to develop in India during the British colonial rule. Modern steelmaking in India began with the installation of India's first blast furnace at Kulti in 1870 and production began in 1874, which was established by the Bengal Iron Works.

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