Consider statements about animal husbandry: 1. Apiculture is the rearing of honeybees. 2. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms. 3. Pisciculture is the rearing of poultry. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about animal husbandry: 1. Apiculture is the rearing of honeybees. 2. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms. 3. Pisciculture is the rearing of poultry. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Apiculture is the maintenance of honeybee hives for honey and wax production. Sericulture involves rearing silkworms (Bombyx mori) for silk production. Pisciculture is the breeding and rearing of fish (fish farming), whereas poultry farming is the rearing of birds like chickens for meat and eggs. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, while 3 is false.

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