Question

Match the following insects with their characteristics.

• A. Rearing silk
• B. Farmer's friend
• C. Pest control
• D. Pollination

Answer 1

• Earthworms for instance are said to be farmer’s best friends as they turn over and loosen the soil allowing proper flow of air, water and nutrition in it.
• Beetles eat up the pests from the farm and also help get rid of decaying matter as they feed on it
• Silkworms produce silk and are also useful in the production of certain medicines.
• Flies help in pollination which is nothing but another mode of seed distribution. They also feed on decaying matter and clean up the environment.