The modern industrial sector in an organized form started in India with the establishment of the cotton textile industry in _______ in 1854.
A
Bombay
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B
Delhi
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C
Calcutta
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D
Madras
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Solution
The correct option is A Bombay In India, modern industrial sector in an organized form started with the establishment of cotton textile industry in Bombay in 1854. The textile industry boom 1854 made Bombay a major industrial hub in the country. During the later 19th century the industry grew significantly thus contributing to Bombay's prosperity.