Agro - Based Industries — Geography STD 10 — Question

Mumbai is the most important centre for Cotton textiles since:
(i) Mumbai's hinterland i.e. Deccan plateau grows abundant cotton due to the presence of Regur/Black soil.
(ii) Long staple cotton is easily imported from UAE and other countries as Mumbai has excellent port facilities.
(iii) The humid climate of Mumbai favours the production of yarns of finer quality.
(iv) Cheap power is available from Tata Hydroelectric systems.
(v) Abundant supply of skilled and unskilled labour is easily available.
(vi) Mumbai is well connected to the domestic as well as International market through different modes of transport. Due to these factors, Cotton industry has developed in Mumbai.