It is implied in the passage that silk was discovered
A
after years of hardwork and research by the Empress
B
by accident
C
in the search for a more durable fibre for making cloth
D
after some experiments carried out by the Japanese sericulturist
E
by design
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14937)