The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk ?

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Q: 81 (IAS/1998)
The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture.
Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk ?

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The question asks for the leading producer of Oak tasar silk among the listed Indian states. Oak tasar silk is a type of silk produced by the specific silkworms that live on oak trees.

Option 1 is Assam, which is the correct answer. Assam is renowned for its sericulture and is a leading producer of Oak tasar silk. The state has preferable climatic conditions and a favourable geography that supports the growth of oak trees.

Option 2 is Bihar, although it is known for its silk production, it is more focused on the production of Mulberry silk rather than Oak tasar.

Option 3 is Manipur, while it does produce some silk, it is not specialized in Oak tasar silk production.

Option 4 is Orissa (now known as Odisha), this state does have some silk production but not at the scale of Assam and not specifically Oak tasar silk.

Therefore, among the options, Assam stands out as the leading state in Oak tasar silk production.