Which of the following organism is reared for silk?

Sheep

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Yak

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Caterpillars

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Spiders

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Solution

The correct option is C Caterpillars
Silk is obtained from the cocoon of caterpillars of moths.
Caterpillars inside their cocoon evolve into a moth.

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