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What is the primary mandate of the 'National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)' launched by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India?

A. To position India as a global leader in technical textiles by promoting domestic R&D, market development, and export growth✓ Correct Answer
B. To provide minimum support prices exclusively for cotton and jute cultivators
C. To modernize traditional handloom weaving clusters through mechanized looms and digital marketing
D. To establish duty-free apparel manufacturing zones along coastal economic corridors

💡 Solution & Explanation

The National Technical Textiles Mission was established by the Ministry of Textiles to position India as a global leader in technical textiles by boosting domestic research, market development, and exports. Distractors mentioning minimum support prices or traditional handlooms describe separate agricultural or handloom promotion schemes. Technical textiles find crucial applications in healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and protective gear.

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