SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 89

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Commercial rearing of silkworms.

• Sericulture refers to the commercial rearing of silkworms for silk production. It involves the cultivation of mulberry trees, the primary food source for silkworms, and the careful breeding and management of silkworms to produce high-quality silk.
• The process includes stages such as egg laying, hatching, feeding, cocoon formation, and finally, the extraction of silk threads from the cocoons. This practice is an important agricultural and economic activity in many countries, contributing to the textile industry.