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Which of the following regions is\/are NOT known for cotton-textile industry ?
\n1. Mumbai \u2013 Pune region
\n2. Madurai \u2013 Coimbatore region
\n3. Dhanbad \u2013 Jamshedpur region
\n4. Indore \u2013 Ujjain region
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\nThe question asks which region(s) among the given options are *not* known for the cotton-textile industry.
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\n1. **Mumbai \u2013 Pune region:** Mumbai has historically been a major center for the cotton textile industry in India (“Manchester of India”). The surrounding region, including Pune, is also associated with this industry.
\n2. **Madurai \u2013 Coimbatore region:** This region in Tamil Nadu is a very prominent textile hub, particularly for cotton textiles, and Coimbatore is often referred to as the “Manchester of South India”.
\n3. **Dhanbad \u2013 Jamshedpur region:** Located in Jharkhand, this region is the heart of India’s coal mining and heavy industries, particularly known for iron and steel production (Jamshedpur hosts the Tata Steel plant). It is not known for cotton textiles.
\n4. **Indore \u2013 Ujjain region:** Situated in Madhya Pradesh, this region is part of the cotton-growing belt and has established cotton textile mills.
\nTherefore, the Dhanbad \u2013 Jamshedpur region is the one not primarily associated with the cotton-textile industry.
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\nThe location of the cotton textile industry is influenced by factors such as proximity to raw materials (cotton growing areas), market, transport facilities, labor availability, and capital. Historically, port cities like Mumbai gained prominence due to import of machinery and export of finished goods. Interior locations developed based on proximity to raw cotton production.
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