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Which among the following term refers to the commercial rearing of silkworms?
Question

Which among the following term refers to the commercial rearing of silkworms?

A.

Vericulture

B.

Sericulture

C.

Liticulture

D.

Pisciculture

Correct option is B

✅ (b) Sericulture: • The commercial rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. • Involves cultivation of mulberry plants, silkworm breeding, cocoon harvesting, and silk extraction. • Plays a vital role in rural employment and textile industry in India.
❌ (a) Vericulture: • Related to earthworm rearing (vermiculture).
❌ (c) Liticulture: • Not a recognized term in agricultural or biological sciences.
❌ (d) Pisciculture: • Refers to fish farming, not silk production.

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