Question

Write the scientific name of the most common species of honey bee reared. Mention the kind of areas that are suitable for bee-keeping practices. Mention any two uses of bee wax.

Answer 1

Most common species of honey bee reared is Apis indica.

Beekeeping can be practiced in any area where there are sufficient bee pastures of some wild shrubs, fruit orchards, and cultivated crops.

Two uses of bee wax are :

• In the manufacture of cosmetics, paints, and other lubricants.

• In the biology lab, for block preparation in microtome sectioning.