Humid climate, ready market and availability of cheap and skilled labour are the conditions conducive for the production of cotton cloth. Which of the following states of India will have the highest cotton cloth production?

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Q: 48 (NDA-I/2013)
Humid climate, ready market and availability of cheap and skilled labour are the conditions conducive for the production of cotton cloth. Which of the following states of India will have the highest cotton cloth production?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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The conditions conducive for the production of cotton cloth are a humid climate, a ready market, and availability of cheap and skilled labor.

Option 1: Gujarat

Gujarat is known for its favorable climate and availability of cheap and skilled labor. However, the presence of a ready market may not be as strong as it is in some other states. Therefore, Gujarat might not have the highest cotton cloth production.

Option 2: Karnataka

Karnataka also has a humid climate and availability of cheap and skilled labor. However, it may not have a strong ready market for cotton cloth, leading to lower production compared to other states.

Option 3: Maharashtra (Correct answer)

Maharashtra meets all the conditions required for cotton cloth production. It has a humid climate, a strong ready market, and availability of cheap and skilled labor. Therefore, Maharashtra is likely to have the highest cotton cloth production among the given options.

Option 4: Punjab

Punjab is known for its agricultural production, but it may not have the ideal climate or a strong ready market for cotton cloth. Therefore, Punjab is less likely to have the highest cotton cloth production compared to Maharashtra.

In conclusion, based on the provided conditions, Maharashtra is the state in India that is expected to have