The term ‘Sericulture’ is related to which of the following?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Silk farming.

Key Points

Sericulture is the production of raw silk by means of raising caterpillars (larvae).
Bombyx mori is the most widely used and intensively studied silkworm for Silk farming.
China and India are the leading producers of silk with more than 60% of the world's annual production.
Silk is a fiber made up of proteins namely sericin and fibroin.

Additional Information

Pisciculture is the scientific rearing and management of all fish farming.
Apiculture is the scientific rearing of honey bees for the commercial production of honey and other bee products.
Horticulture is related to fruit production
Silviculture is the art and science of manipulating forest vegetation to enhance forest growth and establish new forest stands and wildlife habitat.
Olericulture is related to the cultivation of vegetables.