Jute and Leather Industry

Q. What is India's rank in Jute production in the world?

1. 2nd
2. 1st
3. 4th
4. 3rd

Q. Which state is the largest producer of Jute in India?

1. Assam
2. Tripura
3. West Bengal
4. Jharkhand

Q. Which of the following is used to make sacks, ropes, bags and pouches and is prominently produced in West Bengal?

1. Cotton
2. Jute
3. Silk
4. Flax

Q. Which of the following states is not a major producer of leather products?

1. Jharkhand
2. Tamil Nadu
3. West Bengal
4. Maharashtra

Q. Assertion [A]: India is the second-largest exporter of leather garments and the fourth-largest exporter of leather goods.

​​Reason [​R]: Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana are few states where leather products are manufactured.

1. A is true but R is false.
2. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. A is false but R is true.
4. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q. India is the fourth largest exporter of leather garments and second largest exporter of leather goods.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is also referred to as Golden Fibre?

1. Cotton
2. Jute
3. Leather
4. Sugarcane

Q. Choose the correct statement(s) in context of Jute?

1. It is the second most abundant natural fibre in the world.
2. It has a low tensile strength.
3. India is a major exporter of Jute products.
4. It is used to make ropes, sacks, bags and pouches.

Q. India is the second-largest exporter of garments made by the industry, 'X'. This industry has nearly 55% of employees under the age of 35, making an industry with one of the youngest workforces in India. Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana are few states where this industry is predominantly located. Which industry is being alluded to as 'X'?

1. Silk
2. Cotton
3. Cottage
4. Leather