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(i) Name two important minerals forming the resource base of the Chhattisgarh region. (ii) What is sericulture ? Why is this important to the people of the above mentioned region ? (iii) Name two varieties of silk produced in Chhattisgarh.

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(i) . Iron ore, bauxite, limestone and dolomite,

(ii) The technique of silk production is called sericulture. Sericulture is a labour intensive industry and provides employment to a large number of people. Silk is produced by small units usually by individual families. Chhattisgarh is a densely populated region with mainly rural population. Cheap skilled labour is easily available. So, sericulture has become an important industry to this region. 

(iii) Tussar silk and Mulberry silk.



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