Question

Rearing of bees is called

• A. Horticulture
• B. Silviculture
• C. Sericulture
• D. Apiculture

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Apiculture

The correct option is D.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Apiculture is also known as beekeeping, which is simply scientific beekeeping.
2. Beekeeping is the care and management of bees and the production of honey and wax.

Explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A:

Horticulture is growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

Option B:

1. Silviculture deals with the development and care of forests.
2. Taking care of life cycle, biotic response, the environment, and soil conditions of forests.

Option C:

Sericulture is the process of cultivating silkworms and extracting silk from them. Bombyx mori is the most common silkworm for silk production.

Final Answer:

Apiculture is the rearing of honey bees.