India is the second largest producer of the Silk in the world after:

Question

India is the second largest producer of the Silk in the world after:

1. A. China (Correct answer)
2. B. Japan
3. C. Korea
4. D. Italy

Correct Answer

Option A — China

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is China.

Key Points

• India is the world's second largest producer of silk, after China, which accounts for the great majority of global output.
• India is also the largest consumer of silk in the world.

Additional Information

• India is the only country producing all five commercial varieties of silk: Mulberry, Tropical Tasar, Oak Tasar, Eri and Muga.
• Karnataka leads Indian mulberry silk production; Muga silk, with its natural golden sheen, is unique to Assam and carries a GI tag.
• The Central Silk Board, headquartered in Bengaluru, oversees the sector, and the rearing of silkworms is called sericulture.