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The greatest number of jute mills in India is in West Bengal because

  1. it is the region of raw materials for jute products

  2. the climate is suitable here

  3. it is near the consuming area

  4. cheap supply of labour is available here
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West Bengal has the highest concentration of jute mills primarily because the state and its neighboring regions (especially Bangladesh) are the primary jute-growing areas. Proximity to raw materials reduces transportation costs and ensures steady supply. While cheap labor and climate are favorable factors, the raw material availability was the decisive locational factor for jute industry concentration.

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