The first cotton mill in British India which began production in 1856 was set up by
- A. Ghanshyam Das Birla
- B. Jamnalal Bajaj
- C. Ambalal Sarabhai
- D. C. N. Davar ✓
Correct Answer: D. C. N. Davar
Explanation
The Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was the first cotton mill in India, established by Cowasjee Nanabhoy Davar in Bombay in 1854, and it started production in 1856.
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