India has the unique distinction of producing all five commercial varieties of silk. This section looks into the sericulture industry, silkworm rearing, and major silk hubs.
Which state is the largest ‘silk’ producing state ?
Correct Answer:
(C) Karnataka
According to year 2022-23 data, Karnataka is the leading producer of mulberry silk, with 43% of the total mulberry silk production of the country. This is notable that out of total raw silk production in the country 32.3% is produced by the State of Karnataka. Andhra Pradesh ranks second producing 25% of the total raw silk production of the country.
Ques: 2
The country, which is the largest silk producer in the world, is
Correct Answer:
(B) China
China is the largest producer of silk in the world followed by India.
Ques: 3
Which of the following States of India produces maximum silk yarn?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Karnataka
Karnataka is the largest producer (2022-23) of silk yarn. India is the second largest producer of silk after China. However, India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five kinds of silk namely Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tropical Tasar and Temperate Tasar.
Ques: 4
More than three-fourths of India's production of raw silk comes from –
Correct Answer:
(A) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Three- fourth of India’s total raw silk production came from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. During 2023-24 these two states jointly account for more than 53.3% of the total raw silk production of the country.
Ques: 5
Which of the following pair is correctly matched :-
Correct Answer:
(A) Eri-silk – Assam
The correct match of given silk varieties and their relation with the states is as follows : (Production in 2022-23)
Mulberry - Silk -Karnataka (43%)
Tasar - Silk - Jharkhand (70%)
Eri – Silk - Assam (65%)
Muga- Silk – Assam (95%)
Ques: 6
The silk produced by spiders is called
Correct Answer:
(C) Gossamer silk
Tussar silk, also referred to as 'Wild Silk' is an exquisite thread obtained from a wide–winged moth that is yellowish brown in colour. The scientific name of this moth is Antheraea Paphia. Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea Assamensis endemic to Assam. The silk produced is known for its glossy, fine texture and durability. Gossamer silk is fine spider silk used by spiderlings for ballooning or kiting. Ahimsa silk also known as peace silk is a type of silk that is purported to be made in a fashion that is much more humane to the creatures creating silk, i.e. create the silk without killing the creatures that created it as the traditional method involves boiling of cocoons.
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Muga is such a variety of silk which is obtained in the world only from India in –
Correct Answer:
(A) Assam
One of the rarest silks in the world is the Muga silk. In the year 2023-23 Assam (95%) and Meghalaya (1.25%) are the major producer of Muga silk.
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Which of the following states of India is the largest producer of Silk Textiles ?
Correct Answer:
(A) Karnataka
Karnataka is the largest producer of silk garments in India and Andhra Pradesh is the second largest producer of silk garments.