Question

Pasturage is

• A. A part of the reproductive cycle in honey bees
• B. The flowers available to the bees for nectar and pollen collection
• C. A place where a number of beehives are kept in wooden boxes
• D. The total time during which honey bees collect nectar

Answer 1

The correct option is B The flowers available to the bees for nectar and pollen collection

Pasturage refers to the flowers that are grown near beehives so that bees can collect nectar and pollen from the flowers and can produce honey. It includes a variety of flowering plants such as mango, almond, coconut and apple.