The first jute mill was established in India

In 1865

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In 1855

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The correct option is B In 1855
George Acland, in collaboration with Babu Bysumber Sen who was a Bengali financier, installed the first jute spinning machinery at Rishra in 1855. So, Acland mill was the first jut mill established in India. Rishra was a place which is situated near Calcutta. The jute machinery was bought by Acland from Dundee.

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