Which of the following items is/are associated with the mulberry plant?
1. Silk
2. Cocoon
3. Pashmina
4. Hemp
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
2 only
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
– Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves and then spin cocoons made of silk fibers. The silk yarn is subsequently obtained from these cocoons.
– Pashmina is a fine type of wool obtained from the Cashmere goat, native to high altitudes of the Himalayas. It is not related to the mulberry plant.
– Hemp is a fiber derived from the Cannabis plant and is used for textiles, paper, biofuels, etc. It is not associated with the mulberry plant.