The local varieties of bees used for commercial honey production are
A
Apis cerana indica
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B
Apis cerana indicain
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C
Apis cerana indicial
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D
Apis cerana indicais
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Solution
The correct option is AApis cerana indica The local varieties of bees used for commercial honey production are Apis cerana indica, commonly known as the Indian bee. The average honey yield from this breed of honey bee is 5-6 Kg per colony per year.