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What is the rank of India in silk production in the world?

What is the rank of India in silk production in the world? Correct Answer Second

The correct answer is Second.

Key Points

  • India is the second-largest producer of silk in the world with an annual silk production of 23,679 MT (Provisional) in 2012-13. 
  • India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the five kinds of silk namely, Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tropical Tasar, and Temperate Tasar.
  • Among them, mulberry silk is the most popular variety, which contributes around 79% of the country’s silk production. 

Additional Information

  • Sericulture is an important labour-intensive and agro-based cottage industry providing gainful occupation to around 7.63 million persons in rural and semi-urban areas in India. 
  • Of these, a sizeable number of workers belong to the economically weaker sections of society. 
  • There is substantial involvement of women in this Industry.
  • In India, sericulture is mostly a village-based industry providing employment opportunities to a large section of the population. 
  • Silk and silk goods are very good foreign exchange-earners. 
  • The present global scenario clearly indicates the enormous opportunities for the Indian silk industry. 
  • For the development of the silk industry in India, the Central Silk Board, a statutory body, is functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India with its Headquarters in Bengaluru. 

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