Select the INCORRECT statement from the following:

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Cotton clothes made in England had driven Indian clothes out of the markets of Europe and America in the beginning of the 20th century.
Explanation: This statement is incorrect because, by the early 20th century, Indian cotton textiles had not been completely driven out of European and American markets. In fact, India continued to produce high-quality cotton textiles and was still a significant supplier of cotton goods to global markets. The decline of the Indian textile industry in the 19th century was largely due to the impact of British colonial policies, including the importation of cheap British-made textiles into India, rather than the global dominance of English-made cotton clothes.
Other Options:
· The first cotton textile mill in India was established in Bombay in 1854: This is correct. The first cotton mill, known as the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Mill, was established in 1854.
· The development of the cotton textile industry in Britain led to the decline of Indian textile producers: This is correct. The British colonial policies and the competition from British textile imports caused a significant decline in India's traditional textile industries.
· The Sale and Devang communities of South India were famous for weaving: This is correct. The Sale and Devang communities in South India were known for their skill in weaving traditional cotton textiles.