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Mention any two factors responsible for the establishment of cotton textile mills in Mumbai.

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Factors responsible for establishment of cotton textile mills in Mumbai:
(i) Close proximity to the cotton producing areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
(ii) Humid climate
(iii) It was the financial centre and had the capital needed to start an industry.
(iv) Transport facilities
(v) Cheap and abundant labour
(vi) Port facilities at Mumbai
(vii) Availability of hydro-electricity
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