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Question
Differentiate between the following:
Sericulture and Viticulture.
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Solution
Sericulture :
- Sericulture refers to the rearing of silkworms.
- It is for. the production of raw silk. Leading producers are Northern Italy, Southern France, and Parts of Spain.
Viticulture :
- Viticulture refers to the growing of grapes on a large scale.
- It is for the production of wine. Leading producers are Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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