Statement-I: The cotton-growing region in Gujarat and Maharashtra was the epicentre of the cotto...

Statement-I: The cotton-growing region in Gujarat and Maharashtra was the epicentre of the cotton textile industry in its early years.

Statement-II: The accessibility of raw cotton, the market, the ports accessibility, the availability of labour, the wet environment, etc, all contributed to its localization.
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect
(3) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect
(4) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II is correct
Colton Tentile industry needs cotton as raw material
Regions of Gugarat, Maharashtra has favourable Conditions of cotton crop.
Black Soil is found in these areas which is Crucial for cotton cultivation. These Coatal states have ports for transportation. Cheap labor is available in these states.
Hence, the Correct option is (1).
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