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Which city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?

  1. Chennai

  2. Bangalore

  3. Coimbatore

  4. Madurai
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Explanation

Coimbatore earned the title 'Manchester of South India' due to its extensive textile industry and manufacturing sector, analogous to Manchester's role during the Industrial Revolution. The city has numerous cotton mills, textile factories, and is a major industrial hub in Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Bangalore are IT/service centers, while Madurai is a cultural center.

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