Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:
Which type of cotton textile gained worldwide fame during the colonial rule?
Options:
Muslin
Malmal
Canvas
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Muslin is a type of cotton textile which has its origin in earlier Bengal ( which included almost entire north east region of India and Bangladesh too), particularly near places around Dhaka, which is now the capital of Bangladesh. It was also called as Daccai Muslin as Dhaka was initially spelled as Daccai. The finest variety of the fabric was known as Malmal.