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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, correct them.
Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Silkworms are indeed the larvae (caterpillars) of the silk moth (Bombyx mori). They are well known for producing silk fibres, which are used to make silk fabric.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The silkworm is (a) a caterpillar, (b) a larva. Choose the correct option
Match the words of Column I with those given in Column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| Scouring | Yields silk fibres |
| Mulberry leaves | Wool yielding animal |
| Yak | Food of silk worm |
| Cocoon | Reeling |
| Cleaning sheared skin |
A natural fibre obtained by boiling cocoons is called ______.
The cultivation and production of silk is known as ______.
Write about any three uses of silk.
The general process that takes place at a sheep shearing shed is ______.
Reeling of silk is ______.
Some words related to silk are jumbled up. Write them in their correct form.
WILSMORK
Complete the paragraph related to the life history of silk moth by filling in the blanks.
The ___(a)___ silk moth lays ___(b)___, from which hatch ___(c)___ called ___(d)___ or ___(e)___. They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life history called ___(f)___, it first weaves a covering to hold itself, which is known as ___(g)___.
The silk moth feed on ______.
