Question

Switzerland is famous for______.
A. Silk
B. Watches
C. Tea
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: Switzerland is a landlocked country in Europe. It has mountainous terrain and is famous for its scenic beauty. Switzerland is ranked in the world’s wealthiest countries. It is famous for its chocolates and cheese.

Complete Answer:
Silk is a natural fabric that is protein-based. China produces and supplies the maximum amount of silk in the world. It is a costly fabric that is used in both the biomedical field and the fashion industry. India is also quite famous for its silk. Mysore in India is known for its silk sarees.
Switzerland is famous for its watches. It is a large manufacturer of luxury watches. Rolex, Rado, Omega, Tag Heuer are a few Swiss brands that are famous all across the world. Other than watches Switzerland is very famous for its cheese and chocolates. Over 400 varieties of cheese are produced in Switzerland and it has the world’s highest rate of chocolate consumption. These cheese and chocolates are so successful in the market because of the use of unpasteurized milk in their production. This makes the product better in taste, more nutritious, and promotes a healthier immune system in the consumer. It is a major tourist attraction and is also known for its ski resorts in winters.

Thus, option (B) is correct.

Note: Tea is a hot beverage that is widely cultivated and consumed in Asia. It is the second most widely consumed drink in the world, only next to the water. China is the world’s largest producer of tea followed by India as the second largest silk producer.