Question

What were the reasons for the recent shutting down of a few cotton mills in Karnataka?

• A. Shortage of cotton
• B. Lack of electricity supply
• C. Obsolete machinery
• D. Lack of competition from synthetic fibres

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Obsolete machinery

Some cotton mills have recently been shut down in Karnataka . This is because of the shortage of cotton, lack of electricity supply, and outdated or obsolete machinery. There is also stiff competition from synthetic fibres because their production costs are lower as compared to natural fibres like cotton.