Bees are one of the most important insects in the world that produce something beneficial to all of us. Because we obtain honey from these bees and as we all know, honey is the most valuable nutritional food for human beings. Apiculture is the act of rearing honeybees. In this method, the bees are bred commercially in apiaries. Apiary is an area where a large number of beehives are placed. The main products obtained from apiculture are honey and wax, These products are used in cosmetic industries, polishing industries, and pharmaceutical industries. So let's start this quiz and know more interesting facts about Apiculture.
1. How many types of apiculture are there?
A. Five types
B. Two types
C. Three types
D. Six types
2. Who introduced apiculture in India?
A. Isaac Newton
B. Johann Dzierzon
C. Reverend Newton
D. None of these
3. Who is the father of modern apiculture?
A. L.L.Langstroth
B. Ingeborg Beling
C. Johann Dzierzon
D. None of these
4. Which honey is used in apiculture?
A. Apis indica
B. Acacia Honey
C. Alfalfa Honey
D. Buckwheat Honey
5. Which bacteria is used in the apiculture industry?
A. Bacillus
B. Micrococcus
C. Saccharomyces
D. All of these
6. For how long does a worker bee live in the summer?
A. One Week
B. Two Weeks
C. Six Weeks
D. Ten Weeks
7. The development of a male bee (drone) takes how long?
A. 06 Days
B. 26 Days
C. 16 Days
D. 36 Days
8. Which species of stingless bee produces honey?
A. Carpenter bee
B. European dark bee
C. Apis cerana indica
D. Melipona marginata
9. Which species of honey bee are commonly used in agriculture?
A. Apis dorsata
B. Apis cerana indica
C. Western honey bee
D. None of these
10. How long does the development of a worker bee take from laying of egg to emerging as a fully formed adult?
A. 11 Days
B. 21 Days
C. 31 Days
D. 41 Days
11. How many eggs can a queen lay in one day?
A. 200 eggs
B. 2000 eggs
C. 20000 eggs
D. 50000 eggs
12. What is the lifespan of a queen bee?
A. 1 to 2 years
B. 4 to 6 years
C. 1 to 5 years
D. 5 to 6 years
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