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The city known as 'Manchester of India' or 'Cottonopolis' is:

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Delhi
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Kolkata
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Bhopal
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Ahmadabad
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The correct option is D Ahmadabad
'Manchester of India' is a name given to Ahemadabad city of Gujarat behind the famous textile hub - Manchester of Great Britain. In the mid 19th century Manchester became the center of Lancashire's cotton industry and was also named as 'Cottonopolis'.

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