Question

Which one of the following sets of industries were among first modern industries in India?

A Tea, Coon and Sugar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Jute, Silk and Cotton Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Cotton, Jute and Coal Mines Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Sugar, Silk and Steels Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

• Coon, Jute and Coalmines are the sets of industries were among first modern industries in India. • The emergence of the coon textile industry started with the introduction of the first machinery in Kolkata in the year 1818 at fort Gloster. Followed by this, another major event is the installation of machinery in Mumbai in the year 1854 by Nanabhai Davar. • The first jute mill was established at Rishra, on the River Hooghly near Calcua in 1855 when Mr.George Acland brought jute spinning machinery from Dundee. • Coal mining started in 1774 by M/s Sumner and Heatly of East India Company in the Raniganj Coalfield along the Western bank of river Damodar.

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