Question

Rearing of honeybees is called

• A. Horticulture
• B. Pisciculture
• C. Agriculture
• 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:

Pisciculture is requiring of fishes in freshwater tanks, paddy fields, man-made tanks, and reservoirs.

Option C:

Agriculture is producing grains and also raw materials for various industries like wheat, rice, cotton, etc

Final Answer:

Apiculture is the rearing of honey bees.