Question

Which crop is also known as the 'Golden Fibre'?

• A. Cotton
• B. Silk
• C. Hemp
• D. Jute

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Jute

Industries in India

Textile industry

The textile sector is the second largest provider of employment after agriculture in India.

Cotton textile industry

• Its origin dates back to 1818 when the first cotton textile mill was started at Fort Glaster near Calcutta.

• The first modern cotton textile mill was established in Bombay in 1854 by a local Parsi entrepreneur.

• India is the second largest producer of cotton in the world after China.

• Maharashtra is the largest producer of cotton textiles followed by Gujarat

Leather industry

• India is the second largest producer of footwear and leather garments in the world.

• Agra and Kanpur are major centres of footwear industry in India.

Silk textile industry

• India is the second largest producer of natural silk, after China, and is the only country producing all four varieties or natural silk, viz. Mulberry, Tasar (Tropical Tasar & Oak Tasar), Eri and Moonga. Of these, Golden Yellow Moonga Silk is unique in India.

• Note: The famous 'Silk Route' passed through India, and Indian silk found markets worldwide.

• Karnataka is the largest silk producer state of country, accounting for about 70 percent of the total production

Jute textile industry

• Jute manufacturing existed in Bengal as handloom industry but the large-scale industry started in 1859 at Rishra near Calcutta.

• India accounts for 85% of the world's jute production.

• Jute is also known as the 'Golden Fibre of Bengal'.

• India is the largest producer and second largest exporter of jute goods.