Question

What is sericulture?

• A. It is the process of fish farming for the commercial use.
• B. It is the process of sheep rearing for wool.
• C. The process of cultivating silkworms for the purpose of producing silk.
• D. It is the process of poultry farming.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The process of cultivating silkworms for the purpose of producing silk.

Silk is a natural fibre that is produced from the cocoon of the silkworm. These silkworms are cultivated for the sole purpose of producing silk. This process is called sericulture.