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प्रश्न
Steps for the production of silk are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange them in their proper sequence.
- Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
- Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.
- After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
- The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly chopped mulberry leaves.
- Female silk moths lay eggs.
- Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.
उत्तर
e) Female silk moths lay eggs.
(a) Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
(d) The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly chopped mulberry leaves.
(c) After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
(f) Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.
(b) Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The silkworm is (a) a caterpillar, (b) a larva. Choose the correct option
Make sketches of the two stages in the life history of the silk moth which are directly related to the production of silk.
Match the words of Column I with those given in Column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| Scouring | Yields silk fibres |
| Mulberry leaves | Wool yielding animal |
| Yak | Food of silk worm |
| Cocoon | Reeling |
| Cleaning sheared skin |
______ is the strongest natural fibre.
HOTS
Silk fiber is used to manufacture parachute. Why?
State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, correct them.
The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture.
Which of the following fibers is considered the strongest natural fiber?
______ are boiled to get the silk.
The production of silk is called ______.
The larva of a silkworm is called ______.
