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Question : Where was the first Jute factory in India established?

Option 1: Cuttack, Odisha

Option 2: Ongole, Andhra Pradesh

Option 3: Rishra, West Bengal

Option 4: Raigarh, Chhattisgarh


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Correct Answer: Rishra, West Bengal


Solution : The correct option is Rishra, West Bengal.

The first jute factory in Rishra, West Bengal, was established in 1855 by George Acland and Company. This factory played a crucial role in the development of the jute industry in the country.

The growth of jute mills in West Bengal had a lasting impact on the socio-economic fabric of the region, shaping its industrial identity.

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