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Statewise GK · Q417

Punjab GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 417

Q417

Name the district of Punjab which is famous for woollen garments.

A.
Mohali
B.
Hoshiarpur
C.
Ludhiana
Answer
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ludhiana is famous worldwide for its hosiery and knitting industry. The history of hosiery in Ludhiana can be traced back to 1902-1903, when the first manufacturing unit of woollen socks was set-up. Other centres of textile industry are Amritsar, Phagwara, Malerkotla, Bathinda and Barnala. Ludhiana is the centre of woollen blankets and other garments made of wool.