Question

With reference to the silk industry, answer the following :
i. Why is Karnataka the largest producer of mulberry silk?
ii. Mention two varieties of non-mulberry silk produced in India.
iii. Name one silk weaving centre each in U.P. and in Tamil Nadu.

Answer 1

(i) Karnataka is the largest producer of mulberry silk because:

a. Temperature in this region ranges between 16°C to 30°C which is favourable for rearing silk worms.

(ii) Two varieties of non-mulberry silk — tasar, eri.

(iii) U.P. — Varanasi Tamil Nadu, – Coimbatore.