Q. Which country is the second-largest producer of ‘Tasar silk’, recently seen in the news?
Answer:
India
Notes: Jharkhand's Republic Day parade tableau highlighted tribal women's expertise in crafting Tasar silk, a wild silk variety derived from silkworms feeding on plants like Asan and Arjun. Known by various names like tusaar and tusser, India is the second-largest global producer after China, with exclusive Indian tussar, mainly cultivated by tribals. Key production regions include Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, with Jharkhand emerging as a significant contributor. The tableau aimed to showcase this indigenous skill on a national platform.