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Subject: General Studies (Paper 1) Geography Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission Last updated May 9, 2026
JKPSC Prelims 2024 General Studies (Paper 1)

Consider the following statements regarding silk production in India:

A) Almost all popular commercial varieties of silk are produced in India.
B) Karnataka is the leading silk-producing state of India.
C) Tamil Nadu is the leading silk-producing state of India.
D) The Indian silk industry faces tough competition from Italy and Japan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?


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Correct Answer: Option A — i and ii
Analysis of the Statements:
A) Correct: India is unique in being the only country that produces all five major commercial varieties of silk: Mulberry, Tropical Tasar, Oak Tasar, Eri, and Muga.

B) Correct: Karnataka is consistently the leading producer of silk in India, particularly Mulberry silk, accounting for a significant chunk of the national output.

C) Incorrect: While Tamil Nadu is a major player (famous for Kanchipuram silk), it is not the leading producer; that title belongs to Karnataka.

D) Incorrect: The Indian silk industry's primary global competitor is China, not Italy or Japan. China is the world's largest producer, while India holds the second spot.
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