Assertion: The cotton textile industry is located in mainly few states of India like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Reasoning: In case of cotton tectile industry, the importance of raw materials has given way to market or to a cheaper local labour force or it may be the availability of power.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The cotton textile industry is located in almost every state in India, where one or more of the locational factors have been favourable. The importance of raw materials has given way to market or to a cheaper local labour force or it may be the availability of power.