Life Cycle of Silkworm

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Life Cycle of Silkworm: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Bombyx mori, Silk, Sericulture, Silkworm, Life Cycle of Silk Moth, Eggs of Silk Moth, Larva of Silk Moth, Pupa of Silk Moth and Rearing of Silkworms.

Important Questions on Life Cycle of Silkworm

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Write down the name of the silk producing insect used in the sericulture.

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Scientific name of silkworm is _____.

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Name the plant in which Bombyx mori feeds on. 

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What is the scientific name of silkworm?

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Bombyx mori is used in the production of silk.

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The science of raising silkworms so as to obtain cocoons is called:

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A pile of cocoons is used for obtaining _____ fibres.

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding sericulture?

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Silk fibres are made of a _____. (carbohydrates/ fats/ protein)

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_____ are caterpillars of the silk moth. (silkworm/ cocoon/earthworm)

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_____ is the world's largest producer of silk.

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At which stage in the life cycle of a silk moth, the silk fibre is secreted?

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Which of the following statement defines the 'reeling' of silk?

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Which of the following fibre is obtained from plants?

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What is the stage of a silkworm called as?

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At which stage does the formation of cocoon occurs?

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What is the source of silk?

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Which of the following is not a type of silk?

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What is the process of rearing the silkworms for obtaining silk known as?

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_____ is the leading silk producing country.