Silk can be obtained from the cocoon of silkworms by the process of shearing.

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The correct option is B False
Silk is obtained from the cocoons of silkworms by the process of reeling. On the other hand, shearing is the process of removing the fleece of sheep to obtain wool fibres.

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Question 1

The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called
(a) cocoon
(b) silk
(c) sericulture
(d) silviculture

1.	The process of removing fleece from an animal	.....................
2.	The process of removing dirt, dust, and grease from sheared hair	.....................
3.	Rearing of silkworms for silk production	.....................
4.	The pupa stage in a moth's life cycle	.....................
5.	The process of taking out filaments from the cocoons	.....................

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