Question

Give the names of at least two important centres of silk textiles each from the following states:
a. Karnataka,
b. West Bengal,
c. Tamil Nadu,
d. Andhra Pradesh,
e. Assam,
f. Bihar,
g. Jammu and Kashmir,
h. Chattisgarh.

Answer 1

Hint:
The Indian silk industry is an integral part of the Indian Textile Industry. It is among the oldest industries in India. This industry is mainly concentrated in the states of Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. It is also existing in the states like Assam and West Bengal.

Complete solution:
Important centres of the silk textiles in the given states are as follows:
• In Karnataka- Mysore, Kolar, Mandya, Tumkur
• In West Bengal- Bishnupur, Baswa, Bankura
• In Tamil Nadu- Coimbatore, Salem
• In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana- Kurnool and Adilabad
• In Assam- Goalpara, Kamrup
• In Bihar- Palamau, Hazaribagh
• In Jammu and Kashmir- Anantnag, Doda
• In Chhattisgarh- Bilaspur, Bastar

Additional Information:
We are always adorned with natural fabrics from time immemorial. Silk is having a prestigious place in the culture and commerce of India. This term speaks about mulberry silk only. It is very smooth, lustrous and holds the prestigious place among textiles. It is also popular as the Queen of Textiles. Silk is having many industrial and commercial uses. In France, denier silk is popular in tyre manufacturing also. As it increases its life span. Parachutes are also made from the 13-15 denier silk fibre. These parachutes were also used during the second world war. Silk is useful as the raw material for preparing sound-free gears and for making precision machinery.

Note:

India is the second-largest producer of silk in the World. India produces four main types of silk. These are Mulberry, Eri, Tasar and Muga. This sericulture industry today employs more than 700,000 farm families.