Bihar Special GK PYQ 585 of 658 · Industries and Factories

The city of Bhagalpur (Bihar) is especially known for:

  1. AZardalu mango
  2. BLentils and barley
  3. CTussar silk
  4. DOilseeds

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Correct answer: (c) Tussar silk

Explanation

Bhagalpur is called the "Silk City" of India. It is known for tussar silk, made from the cocoons of the wild silkworm *Antheraea paphia*, which feeds on trees such as asan and arjun. Bhagalpuri silk and its sarees are famous across India.

The Zardalu mango is also from Bhagalpur and got a GI tag in 2018, but the city is best known for its silk.

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