Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following countries is the leading producer of silk?

Options:

The United States of America

China

India 

None of the above

Correct Answer:

China

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. China.

China is the world's top producer of silk. China produced 74% of all silk in the world in 2005. India is in second place, after China. Sericulture is the practice of raising silkworms for the manufacture of silk.