Silkworms are reared for silk which is produced from the _______ of larvae.

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The correct option is C
special glands

The scientific rearing of silkworms for silk is called sericulture. Silk is produced from the special glands of the larvae of the silk moth. Mulberry silkworm, Tussar silkworm, and Muga silkworm are the main varieties that are cultured.

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

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(b) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring.
(c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture.
(d) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool.
(e) Silkworms are caterpillars of the silk moth.

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Question 8

The term sericulture is used for
(a) culture of bacteria
(b) rearing of silkworm
(c) making silk fabric from silk yarn
(d) production of sarees

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Silkworms are reared for silk which is produced from the _______ of larvae.

The correct option is C special glands The scientific rearing of silkworms for silk is called sericulture. Silk is produced from the special glands of the larvae of the silk moth. Mulberry silkworm, Tussar silkworm, and Muga silkworm are the main varieties that are cultured.

The correct option is C
special glands

The scientific rearing of silkworms for silk is called sericulture. Silk is produced from the special glands of the larvae of the silk moth. Mulberry silkworm, Tussar silkworm, and Muga silkworm are the main varieties that are cultured.