The areas in India on which the rubber is produced can be divided into Two zones – traditional and nontraditional. Traditional zone comprises of the southwest coastal regions of India i.e. Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and districts of Kerala. In India, 92% rubber production is from Kerala. Kerala and Tamil Nadu share 86% of the growing area of natural rubber.

Correct Option: B

The areas in India on which the rubber is produced can be divided into Two zones – traditional and nontraditional. Traditional zone comprises of the southwest coastal regions of India i.e. Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and districts of Kerala. In India, 92% rubber production is from Kerala. Kerala and Tamil Nadu share 86% of the growing area of natural rubber.

Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total
silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country.

Correct Option: B

Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total
silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country.

The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Correct Option: D

The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Fiber crops are field crops grown for their fibers, which are traditionally used to make paper, cloth, or rope. Plants, such as cotton, flax, hemp, jute, and sisal are cultivated for their content or yield of fibrous material.

Correct Option: C

Fiber crops are field crops grown for their fibers, which are traditionally used to make paper, cloth, or rope. Plants, such as cotton, flax, hemp, jute, and sisal are cultivated for their content or yield of fibrous material.

In India, rice as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food. 90% of the world’s rice is produced in Asia, with 50% in China and India. Most rice is consumed in the country where it is produced, so global trade in rice is relatively small compared to production.

Correct Option: A

In India, rice as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food. 90% of the world’s rice is produced in Asia, with 50% in China and India. Most rice is consumed in the country where it is produced, so global trade in rice is relatively small compared to production.