Karnataka is India's largest silk producer, with Ramanagara as the industry's hub. The Government Cocoon Market in Ramanagara is a major center where farmers sell cocoons, and silk reelers purchase them for processing. Despite producing significant quantities of raw silk, the industry faces challenges such as competition from Chinese imports, outdated technology, and economic issues. Many workers have left the industry, but for those who remain, silk remains a vital part of life.

Which Indian state is the largest producer of silk?

• Kerala

• Andhra Pradesh

• Karnataka

• Tamil Nadu

What is the main activity in Ramanagara related to silk?

• Cocoon nurturing and selling

• Silk dyeing

• Silk garment manufacturing

• Silk weaving

How much raw silk yarn can be produced from 7 to 9 kg of cocoons?

• 4 kg

• 3 kg

• 1 kg

• 2 kg

Approximately how much raw silk is produced annually in Ramanagara?

• 6 lakh tonnes

• 5 lakh tonnes

• 8 lakh tonnes

• 7 lakh tonnes

What is one of the major challenges faced by the silk industry in recent years?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Decline in silk demand

• High cost of production

• Import of cheap silk from China

Which economic factors have impacted the silk industry?

• Foreign exchange rates

• Demonetisation and GST

• Inflation and interest rates

• Subsidies and grants