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  1. The South Indian ruler who introduced sericulture as an agro-industry in his kingdom was
    1. Tipu Sultan
    2. Hyder Ali
    3. Krishnadeva Raya
    4. Rajaraja II
Correct Option: A

The South Indian ruler who introduced sericulture as an agro-industry in his kingdom was Tipu Sultan. Sericulture was started during 1875, during the regime of Tipu Sultan ruler of Mysore kingdom, who brought mulberry from Bengal to the south and planted it in Kollegal and adjoining areas, while the silkworm Bombyx mori races were brought by him from China.


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