The correct answer is (a) Gujarat.
Gujarat is the largest producer of mill-made cotton cloth in India. In 2020-21, Gujarat produced 1,026 million square meters of mill-made cotton cloth, followed by Maharashtra (823 million square meters), Tamil Nadu (672 million square meters), and Punjab (542 million square meters).
Gujarat has a long history of cotton textile manufacturing. The first cotton mill in India was established in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 1854. Today, Gujarat is home to over 1,000 cotton mills, which employ over 1 million people.
The cotton textile industry is a major contributor to the Gujarat economy. In 2020-21, the cotton textile industry contributed â¹1.5 trillion to the Gujarat GDP. The industry also supports a large number of ancillary industries, such as spinning, weaving, dyeing, and printing.
The Gujarat government has been supportive of the cotton textile industry. The government has provided financial assistance to the industry, and has also set up a number of institutions to promote research and development in the industry.
The future of the cotton textile industry in Gujarat looks bright. The industry is expected to grow at a rate of 7-8% per annum in the next few years. This growth will be driven by increasing demand for cotton textiles in India and abroad.