Question

Which one of the following insects produces honey?

• A. Antherae paphia
• B. Apis indica
• C. Kerria lacca
• D. Bombyx mori

Answer 1

The correct option is B Apis indica

Apis cerana indica, the Indian honeybee or Eastern honeybee, is a subspecies of the honey bee. It is one of the predominant bees found and domesticated in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Burma, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and mainland Asia. Apis indica is commonly found in forest and plain regions of India.

Antherae paphia is used for the production of tussar silk.

Kerria lacca is used for the production of lac.

Bombyx mori is used for the production of silk.

So, the correct answer is option B.