Domestication of silk worm is called as ................

Sericulture

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Pisciculture

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Apiculture

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Horticulture

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The correct option is A Sericulture
Sericulture, or silk farming, is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, Bombyx mori is the most widely used.
Pisciculture is controlled breeding and rearing of fish.
Apiculture is raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural purposes.
Horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
So, the correct answer is 'Sericulture'

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