Rearing of silkworms for the production of silk fibre is known as ___________.

Sericulture

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Pisciculture

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Horticulture

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Floriculture

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Solution

The correct option is A Sericulture
Rearing of silk worm for silk production is called sericulture.

Country leading in silk production is China. In 2005 china accounted for 74% of the global silk production. India occupies second position after China.

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