Question

Consider the following statements:
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the four known commercial varieties of silk.
2. About 80% of the silk produced in the country is of mulberry silk, majority of which is produced in the southern states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. a) Only 1
  
• B. b) Only 2
  
• C. c) Both
  
• D. d) None
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) Both


Answer- c
There are four major types of silk of commercial importance, obtained from different species of silkworms which in turn feed on a number of food plants. These are: Mulberry, Oak Tasar & Tropical Tasar, Muga, Eri.