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Which industries initially took root in India during the second half of the nineteenth century? |
Capital goods industries Handicraft industries Cotton and jute textile mills Iron and steel industries |
Cotton and jute textile mills |
During the latter half of the 19th century, the development of modern industry in India was slow but gradually taking shape. Initially, this progress was limited to the establishment of cotton and jute textile mills. The cotton textile mills, largely controlled by Indians, were concentrated in the western parts of the country, specifically Maharashtra and Gujarat. On the other hand, the jute mills, predominantly owned by foreigners, were mainly concentrated in Bengal. In the early 20th century, the iron and steel industries began to emerge. The Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) was established in 1907 and played a significant role in this sector. Following the Second World War, a few other industries started to develop, including sugar, cement, paper, and more. |