Question

i. Why is the cotton textile industry called an agro-based industry?
ii. Give an important reason for it being more widespread than the jute industry.

Answer 1

(i) Cotton textile is called an agro­-based industry because it uses raw materials produced by the agricultural sector.

(ii) Jute industries are mainly located in the Hoogli region as jute is mainly produced in this region. On the contrary, cotton is grown almost all over India and thus cotton industries are most widespread in the country.