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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, correct them.
Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth.
पर्याय
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
Out of the following, which are the two terms related to silk production?
Sericulture, floriculture, moriculture, apiculture and silviculture
Hints:
(1) Silk production involves cultivation of mulberry leaves and rearing silkworms.
(2) Scientific name of mulberry is Morus alba.
A natural fibre obtained by boiling cocoons is called ______.
The cultivation and production of silk is known as ______.
______ is the strongest natural fibre.
HOTS
Silk fiber is used to manufacture parachute. Why?
Which of the following is not a type of silk?
Steps for the production of silk are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange them in their proper sequence.
- Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
- Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.
- After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
- The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly chopped mulberry leaves.
- Female silk moths lay eggs.
- Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.
Describe the life history of the silk moth with the help of figures of various stages.
The silk moth feed on ______.
List a few characteristic features of silk.
