Correct option is B
• Option (b): Correct
– Apis mellifera (European honeybee) is the most profitable species for commercial beekeeping in plains regions, because:
• High honey yield
• Gentle temperament
• Larger colony size
• Better management and migratory capability
• Option (a): Incorrect — Apis cerana yields less honey and is more suitable for traditional hives.
• Option (c): Incorrect — Apis florea is a wild bee, not used for commercial apiaries.