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Which city is known as "Manchester of South India"

  1. Coimbatore

  2. Salem

  3. Kanyakumari

  4. Rameswaram
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Coimbatore is known as the 'Manchester of South India' due to its extensive textile industry and numerous cotton mills. The city has been a major center for textile manufacturing since the 19th century, similar to how Manchester was the textile hub of England during the Industrial Revolution. Coimbatore's textile sector continues to be a significant contributor to South India's economy.

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