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Statewise GK · Q140

Karnataka GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 140

Q140

Which town is known as the Silk Town of Karnataka?

A.
Ramanagara
Answer
B.
Channapattana
C.
Belgaum
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ramanagara houses one of the biggest Silk Market in India, giving it the name as “Silk City'. The silk produced in this region forms the input for the famous Mysore Silk. Ramanagara is the largest market for silk cocoons in Asia. 50 tonnes of cocoon a day arrive at the town.