Question: Which district of Rajasthan has the highest production of cotton?
Options:
Ajmer
Shri Ganga Nagar
Gangapur
Kota
✳ Brief Description:
Shri Ganga Nagar district of Rajasthan is known for the highest production of cotton, alongside being a significant hub for textile and polyester-related industries.
✧ Key Highlights:
🌿 Rajasthan's Textile Industry:
→ Rajasthan is the second-largest producer of polyester fiber in India.
→ Pali and Bhilwara districts produce more cloth than Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
→ Bhilwara is the largest city for suiting production and export.
→ Pali is the largest city for the production and export of cotton, polyester, and Rubia blouse pieces.
→ Shri Ganga Nagar and Pali lead in cotton, polyester, and Rubia blouse piece production and export.
📌 Additional Information
✔ Industries in Shri Ganga Nagar District:
→ Agriculture-based industries dominate, including cotton ginning, pressing factories, and mustard oil mills.
→ Major industries include Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills (known for Royal Heritage Liqueurs), Vikas WSP (P) Limited, T.C. Fresh Kinnow Waxing, and Ruchi Soya Industries.
→ The district also had cotton spinning and textile factories like JCT Mills (now closed).
→ Most factories are located in and around Shri Ganga Nagar city.