Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Pebrine disease in silkworms is caused by a fungus.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of the following state is not a mulberry silk manufacturer in India?

A. Assam
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» B. Karnataka
3.

Raw silk is prepared by degumming.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Cocoon is formed by how many pairs of glands?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. One
Answer» B. Three
5.

How many stages are there in the life cycle of a silkworm?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
6.

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of Eri silk?

A. Also known as Arundi silk
B. Produced in Bengal, Bihar and Assam
C. Cocoons are soft and white
D. Larva feeds on oak leaves
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following silk is mainly produced in Assam?

A. Arundi silk
B. Natural silk
C. Muga silk
D. Tassar silk
Answer» D. Tassar silk
8.

Which of the following is not the characteristic feature of Tassar silk?

A. Also known as Kosa silk
B. Obtained from Bombyx mori
C. A native of India and China
D. Larvae of the silkworm feed on oak
Answer» C. A native of India and China
9.

Which of the following is not considered as a silk city of India?

A. Jaipur
B. Kanchipuram
C. Bhagalpur
D. Pochampally
Answer» D. Pochampally
10.

Which of the following varieties of silk is not produced in India?

A. Muga Silk
B. Mulberry Silk
C. Tassar Silk
D. American Silk
Answer» E.
11.

What is sericulture?

A. Rearing of fishes
B. Rearing of silkworm
C. Rearing of birds
D. Rearing of cockroach
Answer» C. Rearing of birds