Question

State one of the main problems of the silk industry.

State any two problems faced by the silk industry.

Answer 1

1. Competition from artificial silk is the main problem faced by the Indian silk industry. Artificial silk is cheaper and better in quality.
2. Import of better quality and cheaper raw silk from China is also detrimental for the Indian silk industry.
3. The changes in prices of raw silk badly affect both the weavers and the silk industry.
4. There is no systematic testing and grading of silk as in advanced countries like Japan.
5. The industry needs modern power looms for increasing production.