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Eri silk, known for its unique texture, is naturally which color?
Eri silk, known for its unique texture, is naturally which color?
- Brown
- Green
- White (correct)
- Golden yellow
Which Indian state leads in the number of cotton textile mills, reflecting its significant role in cotton production?
Which Indian state leads in the number of cotton textile mills, reflecting its significant role in cotton production?
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra (correct)
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
Which factor significantly contributes to the growth and expansion observed in India's silk sector?
Which factor significantly contributes to the growth and expansion observed in India's silk sector?
- Decreasing production of silk
- Government initiatives and global demand (correct)
- Limited availability of traditional silk varieties
- Lack of interest in silk among consumers
Which city is historically significant to the cotton industry, earning it the nickname 'Cotton Polis of India'?
Which city is historically significant to the cotton industry, earning it the nickname 'Cotton Polis of India'?
Muga silk, prized for its golden hue, is exclusively produced by which species of silkworm?
Muga silk, prized for its golden hue, is exclusively produced by which species of silkworm?
Eri silk production primarily relies on silkworms that are:
Eri silk production primarily relies on silkworms that are:
Which city is known as the 'Manchester of India & Boston of the East', reflecting its prominence in textile manufacturing and trade?
Which city is known as the 'Manchester of India & Boston of the East', reflecting its prominence in textile manufacturing and trade?
What technological advancement has notably influenced the Indian silk industry, increasing production efficiency?
What technological advancement has notably influenced the Indian silk industry, increasing production efficiency?
According to legend, what discovery occurred when an Empress's tea contained a silkworm cocoon?
According to legend, what discovery occurred when an Empress's tea contained a silkworm cocoon?
Archaeological findings at Mohenjo-Daro suggest cotton textiles existed as early as which period?
Archaeological findings at Mohenjo-Daro suggest cotton textiles existed as early as which period?
Flashcards
Original color of Eri silk?
Original color of Eri silk?
White
State with most cotton textile mills?
State with most cotton textile mills?
Maharashtra
Driving force of India's silk sector?
Driving force of India's silk sector?
Government initiatives and global demand
The Cotton Polis of India?
The Cotton Polis of India?
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Species for Muga silk?
Species for Muga silk?
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True about Eri silk?
True about Eri silk?
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Manchester of India & Boston of the East?
Manchester of India & Boston of the East?
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Influencing silk industry?
Influencing silk industry?
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What happened to empress's tea?
What happened to empress's tea?
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Mohenjo-Daro cotton textiles period?
Mohenjo-Daro cotton textiles period?
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Study Notes
- Eri silk's original color is white.
- Maharashtra has the largest number of cotton textile mills in India.
- Government initiatives and global demand are key factors driving the growth of India's silk sector.
- Mumbai is known as the ‘Cotton Polis of India’.
- Muga silk is obtained from Antheraea assamensis silkworms.
- Eri silk stands out as one of the most sustainable silk fabrics.
- Ahmedabad is known as the ‘Manchester of India & Boston of the East’.
- Power looms and improved weaving techniques are modern advancements influencing India's silk industry.
- When the silkworm's cocoon fell into the Empress's tea, it was discovered as silk.
- The cotton textile fragments found at Mohenjo-Daro are estimated to be from 3250-2750 BC.
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