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Which is the oldest and most widespread industry in India?

  1. A
    Mining
  2. B
    Food processing
  3. C
    Textile
  4. D
    Fertiliser

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The Textile industry (specifically cotton textiles) is the oldest and one of the most widespread industries in India. It contributes significantly to industrial production, employment generation, and foreign exchange earnings. The first modern cotton textile mill was established in Fort Gloster near Kolkata in 1818, though the first successful mill was established in Bombay in 1854.

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Which is the oldest and most widespread industry in India?
A
Mining
B
Food processing
C
Textile
D
Fertiliser

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