INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The south Indian state of Karnataka was the leading raw silk producer, with over 11 thousand metric tons of raw silk produced in fiscal year 2022. The Ramanagara district in Karnataka is the largest market for silk cocoons in Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Karnataka produces 9, 000 metric tons of mulberry silk of a total of 20, 000 metric tons of mulberry silk produced in the country, thus contributing to nearly 45% of the country’s total mulberry silk. In Karnataka, silk is mainly produced in the Mysore district.

Detailed explanation-3: -Karnataka is the largest silk producing state. Mysore and North Bangalore are known as “Silk City” that contribute to a majority of silk production. This state produces nearly 45% of the country’s total mulberry silk. Silk is a natural protein fiber that is mainly composed of fibroin protein.