Q. Who founded Gujarat's first cloth market and textile mill in Ahmedabad in 1861, marking the start of the state's organized textile industry?
Answer: Ranchhodlal Chhotalal
Notes: Ahmedabad, known as the Manchester of India, established Gujarat's first cloth market and textile mill in 1861 by Ranchhodlal Chhotalal, marking the beginning of the state's organized textile industry in the 19th century.
This question is part of the Gujarat General Studies [2500+ MCQs] course available only in the GKToday Android App. Download the app now.
📌 Question Number: 69 in Economy, Schemes, Budget and Economic Survey of Gujarat in the above course in App.