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‘Tasar’ silk fibre is produced by

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Antheraea mylitta
  2. Bombyx mori
  3. Philosamia ricini
  4. Antheraea assamensis

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Antheraea mylitta

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Antheraea mylitta 📚 Explanation: Tasar (or Tussar) silk is a variety of wild silk produced by silkworms belonging to the genus Antheraea. The specific species used for Indian Tasar silk is Antheraea mylitta. These silkworms feed on trees like Sal and Arjun in the wild forests of Central and Eastern India.