Q. Which one of the following types of silk is being produced extensively in South East Asia?
A) Eri
B) Mulberry
C) Tassar
D) Muga
Explanation
Eri silkworm (Attacus rechinii or Phlosamia ricinii) of S E Asia, feeds on castor and produces a rough and strong silk locally known as ‘Arandi silk’ or Eri silk.
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