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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
Make sketches of the two stages in the life history of the silk moth which are directly related to the production of silk.
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.
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 |
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Some words related to silk are jumbled up. Write them in their correct form.
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Some words related to silk are jumbled up. Write them in their correct form.
WILSMORK
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RINGLEE
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The silk moth feed on ______.
