Consider the following statements:

1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.
2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Only statement 1 is correct

• India holds a unique position in the global silk industry as it is the only country that produces all the five commercially known varieties of silk—Mulberry, Tasar (Tussar), Eri, Muga, and Oak Tasar—owing to its diverse agro-climatic conditions and rich sericulture tradition. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. However, India is not the largest sugar producer in the world. The leading producer is Brazil.

Answer: (a) 1 only