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Detailed explanation-1: -This is a first of its kind centre in Nigeria set up in partnership with their government, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra was the leading cotton textile producing centre in India during British rule. Ahmedabad at present is considered to be the Manchester of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Textile and apparel exports rose to their highest level in FY22, reaching US$ 44.4 billion and growing 41% over FY21 and 26% over FY20. Exports have increased 13.9% since FY16. In FY22, the US was the top export destination, accounting for 27% of textile exports, followed by the EU (18%) and Bangladesh (12%).

Detailed explanation-4: -Maharashtra ranks first in the number of cotton textile mills in India. Option (b) Gujarat too is an important centre for cotton textile production. Ahmedabad is called ‘Manchester of India & Boston of East’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Textile mills employed thousands of people from across the state, and the cotton garments manufactured were exported around the world. The prosperity of the industry was the mainstay of the city’s economy. It is called the “Manchester of India". Thus, the Ahmedabad is officially famous for cotton textile works.