Silk fibres are chemically proteins. Life history of the silk moth (ii) Shearing: The fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is removed from its body. Which are the missing steps? 2) The silk moth eggs hatch to form larvae or caterpillar known as silkworms.3) The larvae feeds on mulberry leaves. Q7. Q6. Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Reeling of silk is (a) a process of making silk reels. Silk fibres are combined into silk thread. are produced by different types of silk moth. Ans. In the Yangtze River Basin of China, silkworms are raised 4 to 5 times a year; the mulberry trees in the Pearl River Basin have a long growth period and a short silkworm period, with 7 to 8 silkworm rearing per year; and the Yellow River Basin, silkworm rearing 2 to 2 times a year. Q9. 2. Which are the missing steps? The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called reeling the silk. • The female silk moth lays eggs, from which hatch larvae which are called caterpillars or silkworms. Add them. Which are the missing steps? Shearing: The fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is removed from its body. China leads the world in silk production. Thus, meaning of sericulture or silk farming is the cultivation of silkworms or silk moths to produce silk. Found inside – Page 33Silkworms secrete fibre made of [NCERT Exemplar] (a) fat (b) cellulose (c) ... (c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. The soft looking silk yarn is as strong as a comparable thread of steel. Found inside – Page 27This process is known as shearing. (iii) Sericulture : By sericulture we mean the rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk. Q.5. Given below is a sequence of ... The cocoon is made of raw silk thread of about 1,000-3,000 feet long and 0.0004 inches in diameter. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk and their rearing, breeding is called silviculture. Found inside – Page 50What is 'sericulture'? Ans. The process of breeding silkworm and obtaining silk is called sericulture. 14. What are the two main varieties of silk? c. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Silk fibres obtained from the cocoons are spum to form silk threads called silk yarn. Q.9. What is rearing of silk worms and obtaining silk from them called? (c) sericulture . Ans. Found inside – Page 105The tremendous increase in fish production in country is called blue ... Sericulture : It is the practice of rearing silk worms for obtaining silk. Found inside – Page 115The practice of rearing silkworms to obtain silk threads is called ' sericulture ' . > Some animals and insects help man by killing and eating the harmful ... Silk fibre is made of a protein. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms (i.e., production of cocoons) for commercial production of silk. What is rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk called ? → Silk fibres obtained after reeling are spun into silk threads. Sericulture or Culture of silkworms is a very Old occupation in India. Found inside – Page 82Rearing of silk moth for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Ans. True 2. The silk moth lays eggs on the leaves of coconut tree. Ans. False 3. SILK 1. The silk yarn is then woven on looms into silk cloth by the weavers. with different textures are obtained from different varieties of silk moths. Answer:- False, the rearing of Silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. (False) True Answer: (b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. China leads the world in silk production. Shearing: To obtain wool, the fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is removed from its body. Found inside – Page 77Rain containing excess of acid is called acid rain. dioxide. It becomes acidic because ... (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk. Hence the farmers cannot wait for the cocoon to hatch. Different types of silk (e.g. Ans: Seri Silkworm- Bombyx mori. Answer (a) True stiffling. silviculture. Rearing silkworms. Answer. 5. (c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. Ans. Rearing; Shearing; Sericulture; Answer: 1. sheep, goat and yak. The process of taking out silk fibre from cocoon is called ----answer choices . Life History of Silk Moth: Besides, some broken silk pieces found adhering to the bronze ware are another proof of raising silkworms to make silk product in colorful geometric designs in Yin Dynasty. Found inside – Page 419. sheet with a layer of zinc is called galvanisation. ... (A) Reeling (p) Process of rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk (B) Wool industry (q) Anthrax ... When the silk worms become an adult moth , during the process when the moth comes out of the cocoon, it releases a spit which dissolves the silk in the cocoon so that it can come out thereby destroying the silk itself. Q6. Ans: The rearing of silkworms in order to obtain silk for commercial purpose is called sericulture. (b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called (a) cocoon (b) silk (c) sericulture (d) silviculture. Found inside – Page 154Column-I Column-II (A) Reeling (p) Process of rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk (B) Wool industry (q) Anthrax (C) Shearing (r) Unwind the threads or ... TYPES OF SILK Different types of silk worm produce different types of silk in terms of luster and texture. They require mulberry leaves for food, but mulberries are an easy crop to grow and are themselves not very demanding. It is done using machines similar to those used by barbers to remove hairs. SERICULTURE The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Ans. They are called silkworms because the cocoon is made out of silk. Option (C) is correct. Rearing of silkworm to produce raw silk is called sericulture. Found inside – Page xviii(a)Yak (b) Camel (c) Woolly dog (d) None of these Which type of wool is ... of these The rearing of silkworms to obtain silk is called (a) Sericulture (b) ... The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called: (a) moriculture (b) apiculture (c) sericulture (d) silviculture. iii) Sericulture: The art of rearing silkworms on large scale for production of silk is termed as sericulture. (c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. Found inside – Page 35The practice of rearing silkworms for silk is called (a) pisciculture (b) agriculture (c) sericulture (d) none of these. 7. The sheep move in groups called ... The most common silk moth is the mulberry silk moth. Yes, cultivating silkworms is sustainable. (b) the spinning of silk fibres. (a) Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth. (a) The rearing of silkworm to get silk. (iii) Sericulture - The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. For example- tassar silk, mooga silk, kosa silk, etc. Plants which synthesise their food themselves are called saprotrophs (). • The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called Sericulture. (b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. Found inside – Page 62Leather The process of rearing silkworms to obtain silk is called a. agriculture b. sericulture c. silviculture Anthrax is a d. d. d. d. d. d. d. a. heart ... Different types of silk, with different textures, are obtained from different varieties of silk moths. Explanation: Breeding and management of silkworms for obtaining silk are called sericulture. Silkworms are caterpillar of silk moth. Found inside – Page 55The practice of rearing silkworms to obtain silk threads is called ' sericulture ' . > Some animals and insects help man by killing and eating the harmful ... a thin layer of skin is called shearing. (c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called . Rearing of Silkworm: In the beginning, the female silk moth lays hundreds of eggs. 3. Ans. According to Confucian texts, the discovery of silk production B. mori dates to about 2700 BCE, although archaeological records point to silk cultivation as early as the Yangshao period. Rearing Silkworms. Scientific name of mulberry is Morus alba. Question 8. Ans. Sericulture. This book was originally intended to update the 1949 test by E. A. Steinhaus entitled Principles of Insect Pathology. (d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. It is also known as steel fibre . (b) rearing of the silkworm. Q. Soln: The answer is (b) rearing of the silkworm. 4. China leads the world in silk production. (ii) Shearing: The process of removing the fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is called shearing. (ii) Shearing: The process of removing the fleece of the sheep alongwith thin layer of skin is called shearing. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Answer: When the cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled or exposed to steam, the silk fibres separate out. (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Add your answer and earn points. (a) Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth. The people who sort the wool can get infected by bacteria called Anthrax. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called ‘sericulture’. Selecting the parents with desired properties. HISTORY OF SILK MOTH Eggs -> Larva/Caterpillar/Silkworm -> Pupa -Silk moth The female silk moth lays eggs on the leaves of trees . 5. yes, silkworms are caterpillars. (d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. What is the common food of silkworm? There is no particular name given to this process but the job of rearing silkworms to obtain silk is called … Answer: A pile of cocoons is used for obtaining silk fibres. The silk yarn (thread) is obtained from the cocoon of the silk moth (Scientifically called as Bombyx mori). The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called (a) cocoon (b) silk (c) sericulture (d) silviculture. (a) Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth. :-Silk is a fine,strong,and shining fibre produced by silkworms in making their cocoons. Found inside – Page 24Wool is usually obtained from hair (fleece) of sheep or yak. Other animals that can be used to ... Rearing of silkworm to obtain silk is called sericulture. Mulberry silk moth is the most common silk moth. Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. The caterpillars of the domestic silk moth are the most commonly used silk warm species in sericulture. This bacterium infects the blood of the person which can lead to fatal death. (28) Ans:- The most common silkmoth is mulberry silkmoth. Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. The moths are reared and their cocoons are gathered to get silk threads. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called … The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called. Found inside – Page 40Boiling the cocoons to obtain silk fibre is called 4. Workers in the sericulture industry suffer from asthma and chronic bronchitis . True or false ? Answer: [C] Sericulture Notes: Sericulture refers to the rearing of silk worms and obtaining silk from them. Answer: (c) Sericulture is a practice of rearing silkworms for obtaining silk while silviculture is a practice of developing and caring forests. (d) production of sarees. Question 7 . (c) making silk fabric from silk yarn. Q7. (c) making silk fabric from silk yarn. 6. The most common silk moth is the mulberry silk moth. D) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. 1. What is sericulture? Ans: b Explanation: Breeding and management of silkworms for obtaining silk are called sericulture. In India, sheep, camels and goats, yaks are generally reared for obtaining wool. (ii) Shearing: The fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is removed from its body. 2) The gall bladder temporarily stores bile (). Sericulture or Culture of silkworms is a very Old occupation in India. Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (a) Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth. Eri Silkworm – Attacus ricinii 4). The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called Sericulture. Sericulture: Sericulture is the process of rearing silk worms to obtain silk. The Production of Silk. In this process, silkworms are reared at appropriate temperature and humidity to get silk threads from cocoons. The small fluffy fibres are picked out from the hair, called burrs. 6. 3). Found inside – Page 161About 5,500 silkworms are needed to produce 1kg of raw silk. The rearing of silkworm to obtain silk on a large-scale is called sericulture. Selective breeding is a process of: a. What is rearing class 7? (d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. Found inside – Page 26The washing of fleece after shearing is called scouring. Step 3: Sorting After scouring, ... Silkworms spin silk. Silkworms are reared to obtain silk. Sericulture. (d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. Question50:-The number of kilograms of cocoons required to obtain 1 kg reeled silk is called A:-Shell ratio B:-Kakame cost C:-Denier D:-Renditta ... Question54:-Rearing of silkworm for obtaining silk is called A:-Sericulture B:-Silviculture C:-Moriculture D:-Apiculture Correct Answer:- Option-A Question55:-Silk obtained from A:-Pupa (b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. Found inside – Page 39Animals that give us wool are: (a) Rabbit (b) Goat (c) Sheep (d) All of these. 3. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called: (a) Pisciculture ... The eggs hatch a) cocoon b) silk c) sericulture d) silviculture . Sericulture is the rearing, breeding and management of silkworms for the production of raw silk. (27) Ans:- The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (ii) Shearing: The fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is removed from its body. The most common silk moth is themulberry silk moth. It involves raising a feed crop, chiefly mulberry leaves, and tending to silk worms and obtaining silk fibre from the cocoons produced by the worms. Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. India produces a lot of silk on a commercial scale. Question 5. Rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called a) cocoon b) silk c) sericulture d) silviculture . The silkworm is (a) a caterpillar (b) a larva. Yak hair are not used to make woollen fabric. Then, The soft silk yarn (thread) is as strong as the thread of steel. Q. It requires about 3,000 cocoons to produce one pound of silk. Mulberry leaves. Different types of silk (e.g. For 1 kg of silk to be produced, 3,000 silkworms must feed on 104 kg of mulberry leaves. Silk is a plant fibre b. The silk moth lives on the leaves of mulberry plants. Yak hair arc not used to make woolen fabric. Rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called. (e) Yak hair are not used to make woollen fabric. Found inside – Page 221rearing of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th instar larvae are 27, 27, 25, ... The method of obtaining silk thread from cocoon is known as post-cocoon processing. The science of raising of silkworms so as to obtain silk cocoons is called: (JKBOSE TEXTBOOK) a) Apiculture b) Horticulture c) Sericulture d) Pisciculture Ans. The rearing of silk¬worms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. a. Found inside – Page 133(iii) The rearing of silkworms to obtain silk. ... with the production of goods, extraction of minerals or the provision of services is called industry. Which leads the world in silk production? Different types of silk, with different textures, are obtained from different varieties of silk moths. These animals produce one or more useful products for human beings. (d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. (a) Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth. Found inside – Page 37Mulberry is called 'shehtoot' in Hindi. ... (i) Rearing of Silkworms to Obtain Cocoons A female silk moth lays hundreds of eggs at a time [see Figure 5(a)]. Found inside – Page 10Answer the following: (a) Which parts of the black sheep have wool? ... (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture ... 3. These eggs are stored over a clean paper or piece of cloth. 3) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. From cocoon to silk → For obtaining silk, moths are reared and their cocoons are collected to get silk threads. (i) Rearing: Bringing up, raising and taking care of animals is known as rearing. iii) Sericulture: The art of rearing silkworms on large scale for production of silk is termed as sericulture. Found inside – Page 8-65In spite of efforts Sericulture Sericulture refers to the rearing of of the national governments in the producing silk worms and obtaining silk from them . This process is called shearing. Found inside – Page 142Seria ( the has become associated with the ceremonies , splendours , and country of the Seres , whence the rearing of silkworms is called events of all ... "This monumental study embraces linguistic and archaelogical investigations, practical knowledge weaving, palaeobiology, and other arcane sciences to trace the development of cloth" (Washington Post Book World). Found inside – Page 37Mulberry is called 'shehtoot' in Hindi. ... (i) Rearing of Silkworms to Obtain Cocoons A female silk moth lays hundreds of eggs at a time [see Figure 5(a)]. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called Sericulture. Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. For obtaining silk, silk worm moths are reared and their cocoons are collected to get silk threads. Silk containing sericin is called raw silk. 5. [C]. The life cycle of silk moth involves the following stages: eggslarvapupa-cocoonadult silk moth. Found inside – Page 40The process of rearing silkworms to obtain silk is called silviculture. d. We obtain wool from fleece by the process of sorting which is done after ... (b) the spinning of silk fibres. Question5. A female silk moth lays hundreds of eggs which are then stored carefully on strips of cloth or paper. The rearing of silk moth for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (True) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. Found inside – Page 1154. e process of removing hair (wool) from the body of animals is known as shearing, e.g., sheep, yak, etc. 5. Rearing of silkworms to obtain silk is known ... (e) … Question 5. The silk fibres separate out. Domestic silkmoth, scientifically referred to as Bombyx mori, is a moth belonging to the family Bombycidae. Which leads the world in silk production? In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. Found inside – Page 27(i) Rearing, (ii) Shearing, (iii) Sericulture. Ans. (i)Rearing : Raising the sheep and taking its care is called rearing. (ii) Shearing : For obtaining wool ... 5. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. The soft silk yarn (thread) is as strong as the thread of steel. Shearing: The process of removing the fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is called shearing. Found inside – Page 19The rearing of silkworms for getting silk is called : [NCERT Exemplar, ... Ans. (c) Sericulture Explanation: The process of rearing silkworms obtaining silk ... *Sericulture- The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (c) making silk fabric from silk yarn. Question 2. (a) cocoon. Silk fibres are animal fibres obtained from cocoons of the silkworm. The rearing, breeding and management of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. and medical care ofuseful animals is called rearing of animals. It is a very old occupation in India. 20 seconds . (b) rearing of the silkworm. This process is called shearing. (d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring. Answer (a) True Name some animals which give us wool. The breeding and management of silk worms for the production of silk is known as sericulture. We get silk from silk moths or ‘silkworms.’ The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called ‘sericulture’. Thus, meaning of sericulture or silk farming is the cultivation of silkworms or silk moths to produce silk. (b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. If false, correct them. Shearing: The process of removing the fleece of the sheep along with a thin layer of skin is called shearing. Life Cycle of Silk Moth: There are four stages in the life cycle of a … Which are the missing steps ? What is called reeling the silk? Add them. (c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. Q.9. Reeling of silk is (a) a process of making silk reels. Sericulture, also called as silk farming is the production of raw silk by raising silkworms. Question 5. → Silk fibres are also animal fibres. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. → For obtaining silk, silkworms are reared on a large scale. A female silk moth gives hundreds of eggs on the mulberry leaf. Extracting raw silk starts by raising the silkworms. (b) rearing of the silkworm. vijayadurgadhanapal is waiting for your help. Sericulture. (b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool. Solution: (c) The breeding and management of silkworms for the production of silk is known as sericulture. silviculture. Rearing: The bringing up and looking after the sheep is called rearing. Once the silkworm completes cocoon, place cocoon in boiling water to get individual longer fibers and then fed into the spinning reel. • Silkworms spin the ‘silk fibres’. Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Found inside – Page 31(iii) Sericulture : The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. 5. Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Question 5. These animals produce one or more useful products fOJ;"human beings. This process is called shearing. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. Which are the missing steps? The process of rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. What is rearing of silkworms called? The breeding and management of silk worms for the production of silk is known as sericulture. Sericulture is a very old occupation in India. Write down the scientific name of Seri silkworm and Eri Silkworm. Add them. For obtaining silk, silk moths are reared and their cocoons are collected to get silk thread. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called Silviculture. Rearing; Shearing; Sericulture; Answer: Rearing: Bringing up and looking after the sheep is called rearing. China leads the world in silk production. Some of the learners also asked: Find out from your mother/aunt/grandmother the kind of silk saris they have Life history of silk moth The most common and popular among the silk moths is Bombyx mori which is popu­larly called the mulberry silkworm, as its main feed is mulberry plant. (e) … 2. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called ‘sericulture’. Sericulture is a very old occupation in India. They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to Found inside – Page 71Artificial rearing of silkworm to obtain silk is called sericulture. f Plants fulfill our basic needs such as food and oxygen. We get cereals, legumes, ... At the same time, a gum like substance, this is known as sericin is produced from it, which cements the threads of silk together. 4) The saliva breaks down the starch into sugars (). (iz)Shearing: The process of removing the fleece of the sheep alongwith thin layer ofskin is called shearing. d. All the above. (iii) Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Ans. 5. Found inside – Page 27This process is known as shearing. (iii) Sericulture : By sericulture we mean the rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk. Q.5. Given below is a sequence of ... Add them. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called Sericulture. b. Silk is used to make dresses, curtains, scarves, pants and ties. Found inside – Page 93The point at which branches grow from a stem is called a node. ... Rearing of silkworms to obtain silk is known as silk farming. 1. Report an issue . Answer: Silkworms arc caterpillars of silk moth. The word Sericulture is derived from the Greek ‘ Sericos ’ meaning ‘silk’ and the English ‘culture’ meaning ‘rearing’. Silk is obtained from silkworms. mulberry silk, Tassar silk etc.) It is a very old occupation in India. with different textures are obtained from different varieties of silk moths. Answer: [C] Sericulture Notes: Sericulture refers to the rearing of silk worms and obtaining silk from them. (i) Rearing: Bringing up, raising and taking care of animals is known as rearing. (i) Rearing: Bringing up, raising and taking care of animals is known as rearing. What is rearing of silk worms and obtaining silk from them called? As the world’s population continues its rapid increase, this book addresses the production of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and other foods and their subsequent demand increase. (c) the weaving of silk … Silkworms are reared under suitable conditions of temperature and humidity to obtain silk threads from their cocoons. Correct answers: 2, question: 1. the rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called(a) cocoon(b) silk(c) sericulture(d) silviculture2. The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called reeling the silk. The mulberry silk fibre is soft, lustrous and elastic and can be dyed in beautiful colours. India is the 2 nd largest producer of silk in the world after China and Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. Sericulture means ‘silk farming’. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. Sericulture is a very old occupation in India. India produces a lot of silk on a commercial scale. Before we discuss the process of obtaining silk] sheep, goat and yak Q8. 5. Solution: (c) The breeding and management of silkworms for the production of silk is known as sericulture. Silk fibres are converted into silk yarn which is used for making silk cloth. Reeling of silk is (a) a process of making silk reels. This process is called shearing. This process is called shearing. Found inside19. sheet with a layer of zinc is called galvanisation. ... (A) Reeling (p) Process of rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk (B) Wool industry (q) Anthrax ... (e) Yak hair are not used to make woollen fabric. (c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called . The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is calledsericulture. The eggs are stored carefully on strips of paper or cloth and sold to silkworm farmers. Q4) Answer the following: 1 MARK Q1) what are stomata? The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. 13. Rearing of silkworm to produce raw silk is called sericulture. In this process, silkworms are reared at appropriate temperature and humidity to get silk threads from cocoons. C) The rearing of Silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture. Related Questions Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture. (b) silk. The silk fluid on coming into contact with air hardens to form the silk thread. (e) Yak hair are not used to make woollen fabric. Answer: (a) Sericulture is rearing of silk worms for obtaining silk. The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called Sericulture. Silk is mainly produced by silkworm which is the larva of the silkmoth. 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