In north India, the Elgin Mill was started in Kanpur in
In 1874, first spinning and weaving mill of Madras started its production. Hence, the correct answer is option (A) Note: In India the foundation of textile industries was led with the first cotton mill that was established in 1854 in Bombay. By the end of 1862 about four mills started their production. These mills had 94000 spindles and 2150 looms.
