After Partition in 1947, what share of the jute-producing area went to East Pakistan?
AOne-third
BThree-fourth
COne-fourth
DOne-half
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Three-fourth
1. The mills stayed in India.
2. Three-fourth of the jute area went across.
3. Bangladesh is now the top jute exporter.
_Source: syllabus Contemporary India II, Chapter 6, Manufacturing Industries._
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