Question

What is Mysuru district famous for?
A)pepper
B)silk
C)coffee
D)rubber

Answer 1

Hint: From 1399 until 1956, that is nearly six centuries, Mysore served as the capital city of the Kingdom of Mysore. It is currently located in the northwest region of Bangalore.

Complete answer: Option A-Pepper- Karnataka and Kerala are famous for pepper hence this is an incorrect answer.
Option B-Silk- Many palaces were built around the main palace of the Wodeyar dynasty and just like the old city of Mysore. It is said that the primary silk cocoons were imported to Mysuru from China by Tippu Sultan the tiger of Mysore and Hyder Ali, with a vision of making Mysore, a driving country in quality silk farming. Which essentially contributed to the cultural and financial development of the city and the state by planting mulberry trees presenting silk within the locale and battling 4 Anglo-Mysore wars against the British. After the Sultan introduced Sericulture (silk cultivating) within the Kingdom of Mysore, a few crossbreed silkworm assortments were made which were adjusted to Indian climatic conditions. Ever since, Sericulture (the cultivation or production of silkworms for the production of silk, mostly for commercial purposes) in Karnataka has thrived particularly within the Mysuru locale. The cultural vibe and accomplishments of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural Capital of Karnataka.
Option C-Coffee- Tamil Nadu and Kerala are famous for coffee therefore this is an incorrect option.
Option D-Rubber- Kerala is a leading state for rubber products. This is an incorrect answer.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Note: In Contemporary times the city of Mysore is also known as the city of Palaces, because of many ornate palaces and heritage structures in the city.