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Question
The term sericulture is used for ______.
Options
culture of bacteria.
rearing of silkworm.
making silk fabric from silk yarn.
production of sarees.
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Solution
The term sericulture is used for rearing of silkworm.
Explanation:
The breeding, rearing or management of silkworms for the production of silk is known as sericulture.
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