Which of the following factor further caused decline of jute textile after partition of the country?
  1. British policies.
  2. Famines.
  3. Lack of raw materials.
  4. All of the above.
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  1. Lack of raw materials.
Explanation:
Due to partition of the country, India's most fertile and jute producing areas went to Pakistan leading to fall in supply of raw material.
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