Q. Which variety accounts for maximum production of silk in India?
Answer: Mulberry
Notes: Mulberry silk is the most popular variety of silk in India, accounting for around 79% of the country's silk production. In 2022, India produced nearly 26,000 metric tons of mulberry silk. The other varieties of silk produced in India are: India is the second largest producer of silk in the world. The five states that produce the most silk are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir.
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