arrow
arrow
arrow
Where was the first Jute factory in India established?
Question

Where was the first Jute factory in India established?

A.

Cuttack, Odisha

B.

Ongole, Andhra Pradesh

C.

Rishra, West Bengal

D.

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Correct option is C

The first Jute mill in India was established in Rishra, near Kolkata (then Calcutta), West bengal in the year 1855.
 The mill was named the 'Bengal Jute Mill' and it started functioning in 1856, with an initial production capacity of just 50 tons per year.
 Jute is a natural fiber that is widely used for making bags, sacks, and other packaging materials. During the British colonial period, jute was a major export from India, and the establishment of jute mills played an important role in the growth of the Indian economy.
 But unfortunately after Partition in 1947, the jute mills remained in India but three-fourths of the jute-producing area went to west Pakistan (Bangladesh)
 Largest Exporter of raw jute and jute goods – Bangladesh. Second is India
 largest producer of raw jute and jute goods – India
Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers is also in West Bengal. 

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

Hindi Section Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
  • timerIcon12 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
  • timerIcon60 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘SSC CGL Tier I’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
353k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow