Question

what would be the most plausible reason for the development of cotton and iron and steel industries in Britain in the early phase of industrialisation?

Answer 1

The most plausible reason behind the development of cotton and iron and steel industries in Britain during the early phases of industrialization was the easy availability of coal. Britain had large reserves of coal which could be used to build steam engines. The development of the steam engine gave a fillip to the development of cotton and iron and steel industries.