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CH-6: EMPLOYMENT : GROWTH, INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Textile Mills Closure Timeline
In the early 1980s, textile mills began to close down. In Ahmedabad, this closure process spread over how many years?
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 10 years — Correct Answer
- 20 years
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
In Ahmedabad, the process of closure was long drawn out and spread over 10 years.
Key Points:
- Over 80,000 permanent and 50,000 non-permanent workers lost jobs.
- In Mumbai, mills closed rapidly.
- Workers were driven from middle class to informal sector.
- There was widespread alcoholism, suicides, and child labour.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The closure process specifically spread over 10 years.
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