Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac Culture

The video tutorial explores the rearing of insects for their valuable products. It covers apiculture, the commercial rearing of honey bees for honey and beeswax, highlighting different species and their characteristics. The tutorial also delves into sericulture, focusing on the rearing of silkworms for silk production, and lac culture, which involves extracting lac from lac insects. Each section provides insights into the processes, benefits, and uses of these insect-derived products.

What is the primary reason for rearing honey bees?

• To produce silk

• For pollination

• To extract lack

• For commercial honey production

Which species of honeybee is known for being easily domesticated in India?

• Apis mellifera

• Apis dorsata

• Apis florea

• Apis indica

What is beeswax commonly used for?

• Extracting lack

• Creating candles and beauty products

• Producing honey

• Making silk

What is the process of rearing silkworms for silk production called?

• Apiculture

• Pollination

• Sericulture

• Lack culture

Which species of silkworm is most commonly reared for Mulberry silk?

• Antheraea royally

• Philosamia ricini

• Bombyx mori

• Antheraea assamensis

What is the resinous substance produced by lack insects called?

• Shellac

• Beeswax

• Lack

• Silk

What is shellac used for?

• Polishing furniture

• Creating beauty products

• Making honey

• Producing silk