The city known as 'Manchester of India' or 'Cottonopolis' is:
A
Delhi
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B
Kolkata
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C
Bhopal
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D
Ahmadabad
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Solution
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'.