Improvement in Food Resources · Class 9 · CBSE Science
Why is Italian bee variety preferred over native varieties for commercial honey production?
Practice question from Improvement in Food Resources (Class 9 · CBSE Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · Subjective · Q-9D1601
Why is Italian bee variety preferred over native varieties for commercial honey production?
Answer: The Italian bee variety (Apis mellifera) is preferred because it has a high honey collection capacity, stings much less, stays in a given beehive for long periods, and breeds very well.
Solution
Apis mellifera possesses superior commercial traits including higher honey yield, docility, and better breeding capabilities compared to native bee varieties.
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