A1818
B1824
C1854
D1870
Answer:
A. 1818
Read Explanation:
Industries in India
Textile industry
The textile sector is the second largest provider of employment after agriculture in India.
Cotton textile industry
Its origin dates back to 1818 when the first cotton textile mill was started at Fort Glaster near Calcutta.
The first modern cotton textile mill was established in Bombay in 1854 by a local Parsi entrepreneur.
India is the second largest producer of cotton in the world after China.
Maharashtra is the largest producer of cotton textiles followed by Gujarat
Leather industry
India is the second largest producer of footwear and leather garments in the world.
Agra and Kanpur are major centres of footwear industry in India.
Silk textile industry
India is the second largest producer of natural silk, after China, and is the only country producing all four varieties or natural silk, viz. Mulberry, Tasar (Tropical Tasar & Oak Tasar), Eri and Moonga. Of these, Golden Yellow Moonga Silk is unique in India.
Note: The famous 'Silk Route' passed through India, and Indian silk found markets worldwide.
Karnataka is the largest silk producer state of country, accounting for about 70 percent of the total production
Jute textile industry
Jute manufacturing existed in Bengal as handloom industry but the large-scale industry started in 1859 at Rishra near Calcutta.
India accounts for 85% of the world's jute production.
Jute is also known as the 'Golden Fibre of Bengal'.
India is the largest producer and second largest exporter of jute goods.