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प्रश्न
What is meant by term Sericulture?
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उत्तर
Sericulture: Sericulture refers to the rearing of silkworms to obtain silk.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by term Rearing?
What is meant by term Shearing ?
Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Which are the missing steps? Add them
Shearing, __________, sorting, __________, __________, __________
Given below is a crossword puzzle based on this lesson. Use hints to fill in the blank spaces with letters that complete the words.
Down
(D) 1: Thorough washing
2 : Animal fibre
3 : Long thread like structure
Across
(A) 1 : Keeps warm
2 : Its leaves are eaten by silkworms
3 : Hatches from egg of moth
What are the two types of fibres that are obtained from animals?
What are the characteristics of wool? Give any three.
Write the uses of the wool.
State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, correct them.
In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool.
How do the hair of certain animals help in keeping their bodies warm?
The process called ______ involves the removal of dried wool.
