Choose one word for the given expression:
The rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Sericulture
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Sericulture (answer) | the raising of silkworms to get silk from them | In many villages of Karnataka, families earn their living from sericulture and grow mulberry to feed the silkworms. |
| (2) Silviculture | the growing and care of forests and trees | Forest officers learn silviculture to plan which trees to plant and when to cut them. |
| (3) Apiculture | the keeping of bees for honey and wax | After a short course in apiculture, Sunita set up twenty beehives on her farm. |
| (4) Pisciculture | the breeding and rearing of fish | The village pond is now used for pisciculture, and rohu is sold every month. |