Indian Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations


Q.  Which city of India is known as the “Manchester of South India”?

a. Coimbatore
b. Sholapur
c. Mumbai
d. Madurai


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The city Coimbatore is also known as the “Manchester of South India” because of the presence of extensive textile industries. Ahmedabad is known as the “Manchester of India”.
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