Consider the following statements:1. Mirzapur developed into cotton t...
Mirzapur on the Ganges, which specialised in collecting cotton and cotton goods from the Deccan, declined when a railway link was made to Bombay. With the expansion of the railway network, railway workshops and railway colonies were established. Railway towns like Jamalpur, Waltair and Bareilly developed.
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Consider the following statements:1. Mirzapur developed into cotton t...
Explanation:
Mirzapur and Bareilly are two important cities in Uttar Pradesh. The given statements are as follows:
1. Mirzapur developed into cotton trade when the railway line was made to Bombay which actually facilitated trade.
This statement is partially correct. It is true that Mirzapur developed into a cotton trade center due to the railway line. However, the railway line was not made to Bombay but to Calcutta. Mirzapur became an important center for cotton trade due to its location on the banks of the Ganges and the railway line connected it to major markets in Calcutta.
2. Bareilly declined due to the introduction of Railways.
This statement is incorrect. The introduction of railways actually helped in the growth of Bareilly. The railway line connected Bareilly to major markets and helped in the transportation of goods. Bareilly became an important center for trade in sugar, cotton, and grain.
Conclusion:
Both the given statements are not correct. Mirzapur developed into a cotton trade center due to its location on the banks of the Ganges and the railway line connected it to major markets in Calcutta. The introduction of railways helped in the growth of Bareilly as it became an important center for trade in sugar, cotton, and grain.
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