Which of the following silkworm species is known as the 'Pride of Assam' and found only in Assam?

The Correct Answer is Muga Silkworm . Important Points There are five major types of silk of commercial importance obtained from different species of silkworms, which in turn feed on a number of food plants. Except for mulberry, other varieties of silks are generally termed non-mulberry silks . India has the unique distinction of producing all these commercial varieties of silk. Silk Varieties of India​: Silk type Species Plants Specific characters States Mulberry Silk Bombyx mori L. Mulberry completely domesticated and reared indoors. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal Tasar (Tussah) Antheraea mylitta Asan and Arjun Copperish color, coarse silk mainly used for furnishings and interiors Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Orissa Oak Tasar Antheraea proyeli J. Oak Finer variety of tasar Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam Eri/ Endi or Errandi Philosamia ricini Castor leaves M ultivoltine silk spun from open-ended cocoons N orth-eastern states and Assam Muga Antheraea assamensis A romatic leaves of Som and Soalu plants This golden yellow color silk high-value product is used in products like sarees, mekhalas, and chaddars. Assam