UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 39 of 96
UPSC Prelims 2026 question on Eri Silk OEKO TEX
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2026
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectGeography
- TopicHuman and Economic Geography
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?
1. It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
2. It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.
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Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.
This certification significantly enhances the global market appeal of eri silk, ensuring it meets international safety and quality standards. It therefore both allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products, and confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.
Both implications hold, hence option (c) is the correct answer.