Q177
General ScienceBiology
'Tasar' silk fibre is produced by
- a.Antheraea mylitta
- b.Bombyx mori
- c.Philosomia ricini
- d.Antheraea assamensis
Answer: (A) Antheraea mylitta
Tasar silk is produced from the larvae of several species of silkworms of the moth genus Antheraea, primarily Antheraea mylitta (tropical tasar). Bombyx mori produces the most common mulberry silk; Philosomia ricini produces Eri silk; Antheraea assamensis produces Muga silk. Tasar is known for its natural golden sheen and is mainly produced in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.