Question

Around 10 kg of silkworm cocoons are needed to produce 1 kg of silk.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Silk is a natural fibre obtained from silkworm, which is an insect. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the mulberry silkworm. A large quantity, around 10 kg of silkworm cocoons, is required to make just 1 kg of silk.