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What does apiculture primarily involve?
What does apiculture primarily involve?
- The study of wild bees in their natural habitat
- The extraction of bee products from wild nests
- The observation of bees for scientific research purposes
- The practice of maintaining honeybee colonies for honey production (correct)
Which of the following innovations contributed to modern beekeeping?
Which of the following innovations contributed to modern beekeeping?
- Honeycomb harvesting tools
- Bee health monitoring systems
- Comb foundation mill (correct)
- Artificial bee feeding machines
How many species of wild bees have been described so far?
How many species of wild bees have been described so far?
- More than 20,000 species (correct)
- Over 5,000 species
- Less than 10,000 species
- Approximately 15,000 species
What type of bees does apiculture primarily focus on?
What type of bees does apiculture primarily focus on?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding wild bees?
Which of the following statements is true regarding wild bees?
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History and Development of Apiculture of India
- Innovations in apiculture include the comb foundation mill, honey extractor, and smoker.
- These advancements have significantly contributed to the evolution of modern beekeeping practices.
What is Apiculture
- Defined as the scientific management of honeybee colonies by humans.
- Involves maintaining bees in hives, harvesting bee products, and marketing them professionally.
- The term is derived from the Latin word apis, meaning bee.
Wild Bees
- Over 20,000 species of wild bees have been identified by taxonomists.
- Many wild bee species are solitary, such as mason bees.
- Some species, like bumble bees, rear their young in small colonies or burrows.
Apiculture in India
- Focuses on the management of social bee species, which can have colonies of up to 100,000 individuals.
- Supports both pollination and commercial honey production.
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