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UPSC Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1, question 29

Topic: Economy

Q29

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.

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

  1. Statement 1 is correct: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification verifies that textiles are free from harmful levels of over 100 regulated and non-regulated chemical substances, allowing North-East India's Eri Silk exporters to compete in strict international markets.
  2. Statement 2 is correct: the certification validates international human-ecological safety and quality benchmarks, positioning non-violent ('Ahimsa') Eri Silk in premium eco-conscious global markets.