Nearly 90% jute industries are located in _ mainly along the _ river.

Andhra Pradesh, Godavari

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Uttar Pradesh, Ganga

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West Bengal, Hooghly

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Odisha, Mahanadi

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Solution

The correct option is D West Bengal, Hooghly
Most of the jute mills are located in West Bengal, mainly along the banks of Hooghly River, in a narrow belt. The main factors responsible for their location in Hooghly basin are:

Proximity of jute producing areas
Inexpensive water transport
Supported by good network of railways, roadways and waterways to facilitate movement of raw material to the mills
Abundant water for processing raw jute
Cheap labour from adjoining areas.

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