With reference to the Silk Production in India, which of

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• India’s raw silk production increased from 31,906 MT in 2017-18 to 38,913 MT in 2023-24. Silk Production in India  • India is the second-largest producer and consumer of silk globally.  • Silk accounts for only 0.2 % of the world’s total textile production.  • India produces four types of natural silks; Mulberry, Eri, Tasar and Muga.  • Silk producing states: Karnataka is the largest silk-producing state in India, followed by Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. • Exports of silk and silk goods rose from ₹1,649.48 crores in 2017-18 to ₹2,027.56 crores in 2023-24.