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Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2024 by JKPSC

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?


Last updated Jun 24, 2026
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.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKPSC JKAS 2024 Prelims

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Exam JKPSC
Recruitment JKAS
Stage Prelims
Year 2024
Subject Geography
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