Question

The branch of science dealing with development and utilisation of forests is

• A. Apiculture
• B. Silviculture
• C. Sericulture
• D. Horticulutre

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Silviculture

Silviculture is the branch of science that deals with the development and utilization of forest. It is the cultivation of trees or the establishment or growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values based on the knowledge of silvics. Silvics is the study of the life history and general characteristics of forest trees with respect to local environmental factors. Apiculture is the management and study of honeybees.

Sericulture or silk farming is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation e.g., fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, ornamental trees etc. Thus, the correct answer is option B.