Question

Which of the following points are important for successful bee-keeping?

(i) Knowledge of the nature and habits of bees.
(ii) Selection of a suitable location for keeping the beehives.
(iii) Management of beehives during different seasons.
(iv) Cross hybridisation among the selected parents.

• A. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• B. (ii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Following points are imortant for successful bee-keeping:-
(i) Knowledge of the nature and habits of bees.
(ii) Selection of suitable location for keeping the beehives.
(iii) Management of beehives during different seasons.
(iv) Catching and hiving of swarms.
(v) Handling and collection of honey and beewax.