Question

Select the correct alternatives.

_________ is a source of wax and is used in the preparation of medicines, polish, etc.

• A. Manure
• B. Beehives
• C. Honey
• D. Green manure

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Beehives

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. In the beehives, wax is naturally produced by honeybees known as beeswax
2. Since ancient times, beeswax has been used for several purposes such as lubricant, in metals and glass casting, as a waterproofing agent, used for making candles, also used as a polish for wood and leather, and has many medicinal properties.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Manure:

1. It has many uses such as in fertilizer, as a source of energy, as a soil amendment, and also as a building material.
2. It is composed of different useful and recyclable components that include organic matter, different nutrients, fiber, solids, and energy.

Option C:

Honey:

1. It is produced by honeybees and is sweet and sticky food.
2. It has many medicinal properties such as being used for the treatment of burns and skin injuries.

Option D:

Green manure:

They are crops that mainly grow within a rotation for many different motives like making the soil organic matter and maintaining the structure of the soil.

Final answer: Beehives are a source of wax and are used in the preparation of medicines, polish, etc.