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'Eri silk', known as 'Ahimsa silk' because it is harvested without killing silkworms, is traditionally produced in which state?

  1. Assam
  2. Nagaland
  3. Manipur
  4. Meghalaya

Answer: Assam

Eri silk (Endi) from Assam is produced by domesticating Samia ricini silkworms that feed on castor leaves. As pupae are not killed during harvesting, it is called Ahimsa silk. Received GI tag in 2007.

Topic North-East Textile Traditions
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway
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