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If a company wants to establish a new silk production unit focusing on high-volume output, which type of silk and region would be the MOST suitable choice based on production volume?
If a company wants to establish a new silk production unit focusing on high-volume output, which type of silk and region would be the MOST suitable choice based on production volume?
- Oak Tasar in Manipur, for its diverse ecosystem.
- Eri silk in Assam, due to its unique texture and niche market.
- Mulberry silk in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, known for its substantial production. (correct)
- Tropical Tasar silk in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar, due to its widespread availability.
A textile designer is looking for silk with a rich heritage and historical cultivation practices. Which silk type and region should they focus on?
A textile designer is looking for silk with a rich heritage and historical cultivation practices. Which silk type and region should they focus on?
- Mulberry silk from the North Eastern Region (NER). (correct)
- Eri silk from Odisha.
- Mulberry silk from Karnataka.
- Tropical Tasar silk from central India.
A fashion house aiming to create garments with silk sourced from central India would MOST likely utilize which type of silk?
A fashion house aiming to create garments with silk sourced from central India would MOST likely utilize which type of silk?
- Oak Tasar silk.
- Tropical Tasar silk. (correct)
- Mulberry silk.
- Eri silk.
Which set of states are known for producing Oak Tasar silk?
Which set of states are known for producing Oak Tasar silk?
A company wants to source Eri silk. Which of the following states would be the MOST appropriate region to focus on?
A company wants to source Eri silk. Which of the following states would be the MOST appropriate region to focus on?
A business seeks to establish a silk production unit. They prioritize a location contributing to the majority of India's silk output. Which region aligns with this?
A business seeks to establish a silk production unit. They prioritize a location contributing to the majority of India's silk output. Which region aligns with this?
A researcher is studying the geographical distribution of different silk varieties in India. Their study focuses on areas known for tropical Tasar silk. Which set of states should the researcher prioritize for fieldwork?
A researcher is studying the geographical distribution of different silk varieties in India. Their study focuses on areas known for tropical Tasar silk. Which set of states should the researcher prioritize for fieldwork?
Considering the geographical distribution of silk production in India, which of the following statements accurately matches a silk type with its primary production area?
Considering the geographical distribution of silk production in India, which of the following statements accurately matches a silk type with its primary production area?
A textile company wants to source silk from a region known for both Mulberry and Eri silk production. Which state would be the MOST suitable choice?
A textile company wants to source silk from a region known for both Mulberry and Eri silk production. Which state would be the MOST suitable choice?
How does the production of Oak Tasar silk differ geographically from that of tropical Tasar silk in India?
How does the production of Oak Tasar silk differ geographically from that of tropical Tasar silk in India?
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Mulberry Silk
Mulberry Silk
Silk from Bombyx mori silkworms, constituting about 80% of India's silk production.
Top Mulberry Silk States
Top Mulberry Silk States
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are the primary producers.
Mulberry Sericulture in NER
Mulberry Sericulture in NER
practiced in North Eastern Region (NER) since time immemorial.
Tasar Silk
Tasar Silk
Silk produced largely in central India, covering tribal areas.
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Tasar Silk States
Tasar Silk States
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa.
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Oak Tasar Silk States
Oak Tasar Silk States
Produced in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir.
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Eri Silk
Eri Silk
Grown in Assam and adjacent northeastern states, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.
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- The distribution of the silk industry in India includes Mulberry silk, Tropical Taser silk, Oak Taser silk and Eri silk.
Mulberry Silk
- About 80% of India's silk production is mulberry silk.
- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are the three southern states that produce the majority of mulberry silk.
- West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir follow these states in mulberry silk production.
- Mulberry sericulture has been practiced since time immemorial in the North Eastern Region (NER).
Tropical Tasar Silk
- Tropical Tasar silk is largely produced in central India.
- The central India production covers the tribal areas of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Orissa.
Oak Tasar Silk
- Oak Tasar is produced in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Eri Silk
- Eri is grown in Assam and adjacent northeastern states.
- It is also grown in Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.
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