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Q. Who set up the first Cotton Textile Mill in India, in 1853?

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Raichand Seth
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Dinshaw Wacha
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Cowasjee Nanabhoy Davar
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J.R.D Tata
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Solution

The correct option is C Cowasjee Nanabhoy Davar

Explanation:

Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was the first cotton mill to be established in Bombay, India, on 7 July 1854 at Tardeo by Cowaszee Nanabhoy Davar (1815-73).


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