Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What was the main reason for Mumbai to grow rapidly in the 19th century?

• A. Growth in agriculture
• B. Expansion of land area
• C. Development of textile mills
• D. Growth in population

Answer 1

The correct option is C Development of textile mills

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In the 19th century, Mumbai grew rapidly because of development of textile
mills in Mumbai. Many villages, which were originally fishing villages (koliwadas), became part of Mumbai city because of industrialisation and urbanisation.