MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Commercial silk is obtained from :

    A)  cocoon/pupa

    B)  caterpillar

    C)   adult moth

    D)  both egg and adult moth

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Commercial silk is obtained by putting  cocoons (i.e. caterpiller covered by silk thread) in hot water or treating them with fumigation. The pupae are killed and the cocoons are assorted according to their colours. After assorting the thread is first un winded and then winded with the help of wheels.


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