Industrial History Flashcards
1
Q
Which country was very important for Mumbai’s industrial development?
A
Britain
2
Q
Why was the first railway built?
A
In the 19th century, Britain imported cotton from India
So a railway was built from the cotton - cotton growing areas to the Mumbai ports where most of it were exported
3
Q
Textiles factories in Mumbai
A
Textiles factories were starting to develop in the 19th and 20th Century (causing RUM as ppl were moving in search for a job)
By the late 20th century the factories were declining therefore port declined as most of the exports were from there
4
Q
What started to take off in Mumbai in the late 20th century?
A
More commercial activities
Bollywood industry
Has the worlds most important financial centre
Companies head quarters move there (quaternary)
