The eggs of silkworms are subjected to to obtain cocoons.

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The correct option is B rearing
Rearing is the process of breeding silkmoths to obtain cocoons and ultimately silk.

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Question 19

Steps for the production of silk are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange them in their proper sequence.

(a) Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
(b) Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.
(c) After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
(d) The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly chopped mulberry leaves.
(e) Female silk moths lay eggs.
(f) Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.

Choose the correct order of the steps with respect to silkworm rearing.

I. Eggs are incubated under controlled conditions

II. Silk cocoons are boiled

III. Silk fibres are extracted

IV. Egg hatch into larvae

V. Larvae weave a cocoon around themselves

VI. Larvae feed on mulberry leaves

Q. Around 10 kg of silkworm cocoons are needed to produce 1 kg of silk.

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The eggs of silkworms are subjected to to obtain cocoons.

The correct option is B rearingRearing is the process of breeding silkmoths to obtain cocoons and ultimately silk.

The correct option is B rearing
Rearing is the process of breeding silkmoths to obtain cocoons and ultimately silk.