Question

Describe the factors, why Mumbai is called the Manchester of India.

Answer 1

Mumbai in Maharashtra is the leading cotton textile centre and it is called as the Manchester of India. The following factors favour, the cotton textile industries in Mumbai.
1. Location of port facilities for the export of finished goods.
2. Well connected through rail and road links with cotton growing areas.
3. Humid coastal climate favours yarning.
4. Availability of capital goods and finance.
5. Availability of man power.