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:

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 only
• C. None of these
• D. 1 only

Answer: (A)

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.