Correct option is D
The correct answer is
(d) C. N. Davar. The first cotton mill in British India, known as the
Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company, was established by
C. N. Davar in
1856. This marked the beginning of the modern cotton textile industry in India. The mill was located in
Bombay (now Mumbai), which later became a major center for textile production in India.
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C. N. Davar was instrumental in setting up the first cotton mill in British India in 1856, which was a major milestone in the Indian textile industry. ● Bombay (Mumbai) became a hub for cotton mills and contributed significantly to India's economy during British rule. ● The cotton textile industry played a key role in the industrialization of India, especially in western India. ● This marked the start of a significant period of industrial development in India, particularly in the textile sector.
Additional Knowledge: ·
Option (a) Ghanshyam Das Birla: He was a prominent industrialist but not associated with the first cotton mill. ·
Option (b) Jamnalal Bajaj: He was known for his contributions to Indian business and philanthropy, but not for setting up the first cotton mill. ·
Option (c) Ambalal Sarabhai: He was a noted industrialist but not connected to the establishment of the first cotton mill.