Which of the following pair is correctly matched :-
Correct Answer:
(A)
Eri-silk – Assam
The correct match of given silk varieties and their relation with the states is as follows : (Production in 2022-23)
Mulberry - Silk -Karnataka (43%)
Tasar - Silk - Jharkhand (70%)
Eri – Silk - Assam (65%)
Muga- Silk – Assam (95%)
Ques:
102
The silk produced by spiders is called
Correct Answer:
(C)
Gossamer silk
Tussar silk, also referred to as 'Wild Silk' is an exquisite thread obtained from a wide–winged moth that is yellowish brown in colour. The scientific name of this moth is Antheraea Paphia. Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea Assamensis endemic to Assam. The silk produced is known for its glossy, fine texture and durability. Gossamer silk is fine spider silk used by spiderlings for ballooning or kiting. Ahimsa silk also known as peace silk is a type of silk that is purported to be made in a fashion that is much more humane to the creatures creating silk, i.e. create the silk without killing the creatures that created it as the traditional method involves boiling of cocoons.
Ques:
103
Muga is such a variety of silk which is obtained in the world only from India in –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Assam
One of the rarest silks in the world is the Muga silk. In the year 2023-23 Assam (95%) and Meghalaya (1.25%) are the major producer of Muga silk.
Ques:
104
Which of the following states of India is the largest producer of Silk Textiles ?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Karnataka
Karnataka is the largest producer of silk garments in India and Andhra Pradesh is the second largest producer of silk garments.
Ques:
105
From the export of which of the following cash crops maximum foreign exchange is earned –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Tea
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, India's exports of agricultural products (2023-24 provisional) are as follows – Tea (7111 crore Rupees), Wheat (4816 crore Rupees), Tobacco unmanufactured + manufactured (12005.89 crore Rupees), Flax (not mentioned.)
Ques:
106
Which one of the following states is the largest producer of tea in India ?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Assam
The largest producer of tea in India is the State of Assam producing over 50% of Country’s total tea production. Maximum tea area is extended in the Brahmaputra Valley. West Bengal is at second place in tea production.
Ques:
107
India produces more than its need –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Tea
In the options given in the question hour. India used to import cereals, petroleum and petrochemicals and export tea, while the percentage share of tea in India's exports in the year 2024 is about 10 %. India ranks fourth among tea exporting countries.
Ques:
108
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : India is a major tea exporter country.
Reason (R) : Domestic consumption of tea in India is very poor.
Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code :
(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(C)
is true, but (R) is false.
Option (c) was the correct answer when this question was asked. According to 2024 data, major tea exporting, countries of the world are as follows: (1) China (575,509 tonnes) (2) Kenya (348,815 tonnes) (3) Sri Lanka (285,087 tonnes) (4) India (210,486 tonnes)
Ques:
109
In an area with an annual rainfall of more than 200 cm and sloping hills which crop will be ideal?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Tea
For the cultivation of tea, sloped hills with an annual rainfall of 150 to 200 cm is required. This is an ideal condition for the production of tea.
Ques:
110
What is Green Gold ?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Tea
Green Gold is a variety of tea.