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Which of the following is a variety of silkworm reared in sericulture?

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Muga

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Muscovy

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C

Athulya

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Naran

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The correct option is A
Muga

Mulberry, Tussara and Muga are the main varieties of silkworm reared for silk. Rearing of silkworms for obtaining natural silk is called sericulture. Muscovy is a variety of duck and Athulya is a variety of hen reared for meat and eggs in poultry farming. Naran is an important variety of prawn that is cultured for food.

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