Indian Geography
Which of the following factors is/are responsible for the high concentration of jute mills in the Hooghly basin?1. Nearness to coal fields2. Convenient dry climate for spinning and weavingChoose the correct option from the codes given below:
The high concentration of jute mills in the Hooghly basin are because of the presence of lot of water which is easily available from the Hugli River. Iron and coal also available from Raniganj mines. The suitable type of climate (24°C to 35°C temperature, rainfall of 120 to 150 cm, 80 to 90 % relative humidity ) is found in West Bengal.
The city of Allahabad was originally known as Prayag in ancient times. The Union Home Ministry has approved the proposal of the Uttar Pradesh Government to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj. Akbar’s grandson Shah Jahan renamed the entire city as Allahabad.
The correct matches are Vajrai Waterfall- Urmodi river (Maharashtra), Barehipani Falls- Budhabalanga River (Odisha), Dhuandhar Falls- Narmada (Madhya Pradesh), Kunchikal Falls- Varahi river (Karnataka).