Which of the following is a reason for the localization of the cotton textile industry in Maharashtra?

Diverse climate

Proximity to natural resources

High-quality urban labor

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B. Proximity to natural resources

Maharashtra's availability of raw cotton and accessible transport facilities contribute to the localization of the cotton textile industry.

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