Multiple choice

The first Indian cotton textile mill was established at

  1. Mumbai

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Pune

  4. Kolkata

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The first cotton textile mill in India was established in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in 1818. This marked the beginning of modern industrial textile manufacturing in India during British colonial rule. Mumbai and Ahmedabad became major textile centers later, but Kolkata was the pioneer.