Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words:

Rearing of silk worms

Options:

Horticulture

Agriculture

Sericulture

Pisciculture

Correct Answer:

Sericulture

Explanation:

The most appropriate word for the given group of words is Sericulture.

  • Horticulture is the practice of cultivating flowers, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
  • Agriculture is the practice of cultivating land for the production of crops and livestock.
  • Sericulture is the practice of raising silkworms to produce silk.
  • Pisciculture is the practice of raising fish for food.