Question

Cotton textile industry largely concentrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra because:

1. The moist climate of the area helped in the growth of cotton. So raw cotton was readily available in the area.
2. There are ports nearby so the manufactured goods could be easily transported.
3. It has large domestic market and both skilled and unskilled labour is readily available.
4. It was easy to access the markets for finished goods from here.
5. Other supporting industries involved in manufacturing dyes and packaging materials were available in the area.