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Question
Some words related to silk are jumbled up. Write them in their correct form.
WILSMORK
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Solution
SILKWORM
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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.
Define – Sericulture
Write about Ahimsa Silk.
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Silk fiber is used to manufacture parachute. Why?
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)___.
______ are boiled to get the silk.
The silk moth feed on ______.
The larva of a silkworm is called ______.
List a few characteristic features of silk.
