What is flower cultivation called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Floriculture
The commercial cultivation and management of flowers is called floriculture. It is a branch of horticulture. Aquaculture concerns the rearing of aquatic organisms, sericulture is silk-worm rearing, and apiculture is beekeeping. Exam tip: Remember floriculture for flowers and pomology for fruits.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Floriculture
Why is this the correct answer?
The commercial cultivation and management of flowers is called floriculture. It is a branch of horticulture. Aquaculture concerns the rearing of aquatic organisms, sericulture is silk-worm rearing, and apiculture is beekeeping. Exam tip: Remember floriculture for flowers and pomology for fruits.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Traditional occupations in India - Agriculture.
