The correct answer is: a) Textile and garment production.
Coimbatore and Tiruppur are major centers for textile and garment production. Coimbatore is known for its production of cotton textiles, while Tiruppur is known for its production of knitted garments. Both cities are home to a large number of textile mills and garment factories.
Leather tanning and footwear is another important industry in Coimbatore. The city is home to a number of tanneries and footwear factories.
Heavy engineering is not a major industry in Coimbatore or Tiruppur.
Pharmaceuticals is a growing industry in Coimbatore, but it is not as significant as textile and garment production.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- Textile and garment production: Coimbatore and Tiruppur are major centers for textile and garment production. Coimbatore is known for its production of cotton textiles, while Tiruppur is known for its production of knitted garments. Both cities are home to a large number of textile mills and garment factories.
- Leather tanning and footwear: Leather tanning and footwear is another important industry in Coimbatore. The city is home to a number of tanneries and footwear factories.
- Heavy engineering: Heavy engineering is not a major industry in Coimbatore or Tiruppur.
- Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals is a growing industry in Coimbatore, but it is not as significant as textile and garment production.