Question: India occupies which of the following position among silk producing countries in the world?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 15th October, 2016 The 5th edition of India International Silk Fair has begun at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
- The 3-day exhibition (15-17 October, 2016) inaugurated by the Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani.
- It provides an opportunity to small and medium entrepreneurs in showcasing their unique products to visiting overseas buyers.
- The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council is sponsoring the visit of around 100 buyers from various overseas countries to visit stands of 120 exhibitors of silk and silk blended products, which are manufactured in various parts of the country and exported all over the world.
- The Indian Silk Industry is very important, being rural and agriculture-based, providing livelihood to around 7 million people in the country.
- India is the second largest producer of silk in the world. While silk production in all other silk-producing countries is in decline, the silk production in India has consistently been on the rise.
- India is the only country in the world which produces all major varieties of silk, namely, Mulberry, Tasar, Eri and Muga.
- Fair is expected to generate a business of over US $50 million for SMEs engaged in producing silk and silk blended garments, fabrics, accessories and floor coverings.
Reference:
http://www.indiainternationalsilkfair.com/fair_detail.php
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151626