Textiles Industry

General Knowledge Test with questions about different types of economies for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. What’s another name used for the Golden Fibre in the Indian Textile Industry?

  1. Cotton
  2. Jute
  3. Silk
  4. Wool
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Answer: Option B. Jute

2. Which Indian ministry has authority over the international trade of Nylon Fibers?

  1. Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. Ministry of Education
  4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Answer: Option A. Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals

3. In which year was the first modern cotton textile factory established in India?

  1. 1947
  2. 1901
  3. 1886
  4. 1854
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Answer: Option D. 1854

4. Where does India rank globally in cotton production?

  1. 1st
  2. 2nd
  3. 3rd
  4. 4th
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Answer: Option A. 1st

5. Among the Indian states, which one is the top producer of raw silk?

  1. Punjab
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Karnataka
  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: Option C. Karnataka