Jute Mills in Colonial India

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Jute mills during the colonial period were mainly concentrated in which region and dominated by whom?

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Jute mills during the colonial period were mainly concentrated in which region and dominated by whom?

  1. Bengal — dominated by Indians
  2. Bengal — dominated by foreigners ✓ Correct
  3. Maharashtra — dominated by foreigners
  4. Gujarat — dominated by Indians
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Jute mills were mainly concentrated in Bengal and dominated by foreigners (British).

Industrial Distribution in Colonial India:
  • Cotton textile mills: Western India → dominated by Indians
  • Jute mills: Bengal → dominated by foreigners
  • Iron & Steel: TISCO incorporated in 1907
  • Sugar, cement, paper came up after World War II

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