Q. Which of the following states produces about 50 percent of the total silk textiles in India? Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. The state produces an average of around 8,200 metric tonnes of silk every year, which is about 50% of the total silk production in India. Mysore and North Bengaluru in Karnataka are famous for their silks and are called the “Silk City” as they majorly contribute to the silk production in India.