Question

rearing of silk moth is kown us
(a) sericulture (b) apiculture
(c) horticulture (d) floriculture
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Answer 1

Rearing of silk moth is known

as Sericulture (option.a)

Some Extra Information:-

•Silk moth is an economically important insect .It's scientific name is Bombyx mori. It is also the primary producer of silk.

•The larva or caterpillar of the silk moth is called silk worm.

•Silk worms feed on a rich on vitamins and minerals mulberry leaves which contain all essential nutrients needed by silk worms.

•Female silk moths can lay upto 300 eggs at a time.

•About 2000-5000 cocoons are needed to make about 450g of silk.

•The flexibility and strength of silk produced by silk moths makes it incredibly versatile for a wide range of uses. Silk in also used in medicine for sutures, bicycle tyres and parachutes