Question

Most common silk moth is:

• A. Mulberry silk moth
• B. Mooga silk moth
• C. Eri silk moth
• D. Tassar silk moth

Answer 1

The correct option is (B):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. ​Mulberry silk moth is most commonly used for the producing common silk.
   
2. It is more economic compared to rearing the other silkworms.
   

Explanation of the correct option:

Option (A):

1. ​Mooga silk moth is a special quality of silk that is subjected to sericulture practices for economic value only.

Option (C):

1. Eri silk moth uncommon as it is grown for high economic value of its silk.
   

Option (D):

1. Tassar silk is a special quality of silk produced in eastern India, which is uncommon and used for producing sarees.
   

Final Answer: Most common silk moth is mulberry silk moth.