State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 35

Which district of Bihar is known as the 'Silk City'?

  1. Bhojpur
  2. Bhagalpur
  3. Banka
  4. Katihar
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (B) Bhagalpur

Explanation

Bhagalpuri (Tussar) silk has a GI tag.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: not known for silk.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Bhagalpur is famous for Tussar silk.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: produces cocoons, but Bhagalpur is the Silk City.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: not known for silk.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.