Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

The jute mills which were dominated by the foreigners during the Britisher's rule were concentrated in which state?

Options:

Maharashtra

Bengal

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Bengal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Bengal

During the second half of the nineteenth century, modern industry began to take root in India but its progress remained very slow. Initially, this development was confined to the setting up of cotton and jute textile mills. The cotton textile mills, mainly dominated by Indians, were located in the western parts of the country, namely, Maharashtra and Gujarat, while the jute mills dominated by the foreigners were mainly concentrated in Bengal.