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In 1855, the jute industry was started in the Hooghly valley at ______ near Calcutta.
In 1855, the jute industry was started in the Hooghly valley at ______ near Calcutta.
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The correct option is B Rishra
The first jute mill was established at Rishra, on the River Hooghly near Calcutta in 1855 when Mr. George Acland brought jute spinning machinery from Dundee. Four years later, the first power-driven weaving factory was set up. By 1869, five mills were operating with 950 looms.
The first jute mill was established at Rishra, on the River Hooghly near Calcutta in 1855 when Mr. George Acland brought jute spinning machinery from Dundee. Four years later, the first power-driven weaving factory was set up. By 1869, five mills were operating with 950 looms.
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