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'Karnataka is the leading state for silk production in India'. Give any two reasons to justify the above statement.
Topic: Silk industry
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(1) Karnataka’s warm, humid climate suits the rearing of silkworms. (2) The state has extensive mulberry plantations — the silkworm’s food — supporting sericulture on a large scale.
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