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Chennai is referred to as Lancashire of India.

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The correct option is B False
Mumbai is referred to as Lancashire of India.
The spinning and weaving of cotton into fabric first began in a British city called Lancashire. The same way, in India, the textile industry bloomed in Mumbai. Hence, Mumbai is referred to as the Lancashire of India.

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