Question

Name two types silkworm cultivated in Nepal in Nepali language

Answer 1

The two species of silkworm found in Nepal is Bombax Mori and Bombax seri.

Explanation:

1. The study of bringing up the silkworm for a commercial purpose is so-called sericulture.
2. The mid and high hill areas of Nepal is suitable for bringing up the silkworm.
3. These silks are basically used in textile industries as well as for surgical stitches.
4. There are two silk worm species in Nepal Bombax Mori and Bombax seri.

Answer 2

Answer:

The two types of silkworms cultivated in Nepal are Seri silkworm (Bombyx mori) feeds on mulberry leaves, whereas Eri silkworm (Attacus ricini) feeds on castor plants.

Explanation:

• Sericulture is the study of growing silkworms for economic reasons or for silk thread.
• Nepal's physiographic and climatic characteristics, particularly in the mid-hills and high-hills regions, are ideal for silkworm rearing.
• Two varieties of silkworms are raised in Nepal for commercial raw silk manufacturing:- Seri silkworm (Bombyx mori) feeds on mulberry leaves, whereas Eri silkworm (Attacus ricini) feeds on castor plants.

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