Question : How did the development of the Mumbai Port impact the city's urban growth in the 19th century?
Option 1: It led to a decline in the fishing industry
Option 2: It contributed to the growth of the textile industry
Option 3: It caused a decrease in the city's population
Option 4: It resulted in the establishment of new educational institutions
Correct Answer:
It contributed to the growth of the textile industry
Solution : The development of the Mumbai Port contributed to the growth of the textile industry in the city, as it facilitated the export of cotton and import of machinery, leading to urban growth in the 19th century.