Cultivation of flowering plants on a commercial basis is called:

Apiculture

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Horticulture

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Floriculture

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Sericulture

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Solution

The correct option is C
Floriculture

Cultivation of flowering plants on a commercial basis is called floriculture. Jasmine, chrysanthemum, rose, orchid, anthurium are the flowers that are in commercial demand. Apiculture is the scientific culture of honey bees for honey and wax. Horticulture refers to the culture of fruits and vegetables. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms for silk.

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