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Rearing of silkworms for the production of silk fibre is known as ___________.
  1. Sericulture
  2. Pisciculture
  3. Horticulture
  4. Floriculture

A
Pisciculture
B
Sericulture
C
Horticulture
D
Floriculture
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Rearing of silk worm for silk production is called sericulture.

Country leading in silk production is China. In 2005 china accounted for 74% of the global silk production. India occupies second position after China.

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