Which factors were responsible for the concentration of cotton textile industries in Maharashtra and Gujarat?

Which factors were responsible for the concentration of cotton textile industries in Maharashtra and Gujarat?

Answer:

  • Raw cotton is easily available in and around that area because of the black cotton soil.
  • Transport including accessible port facilities for export of cotton goods.
  • Cheap and skilled labour is available around that area.
  • Favourable moist climate contribute towards its localisation.