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Koliwadas were a group of villages around Mumbai known for .

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farming

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fishing

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pottery

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The correct option is B fishing
Koliwadas were originally fishing villages that became a part of the metropolitan area of Mumbai. It was made possible due to rapid urbanisation and industrialisation following the growth of the textile industry towards the end of the nineteenth century.

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