Apiculture Quiz 1 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the shape of the abdomen in drone bee?

Correct Answer: A) Rectangular.

2. Which caste comprises majority of the hive?

Correct Answer: C) Workers.

3. Queen cells are present at ..... of comb

Correct Answer: C) Lower edges.

4. Nature of honey is

Correct Answer: A) Acidic.

5. Nosema disease is caused by Nosema apis which is a .....

Correct Answer: C) Protozoan.

6. Apiculture developed significantly after the understanding the concept of

Correct Answer: A) Bee space.

7. Location where bee colonies are kept are called:

Correct Answer: C) Apiary/Bee Yard.

8. The development of a male bee(drone) takes how long?

Correct Answer: D) 24 days.

9. Brood chamber is placed on

Correct Answer: A) Bottom board.

10. Honey is stored in ..... area of beehive

Correct Answer: A) Upper part of comb.

11. Apiculture, the study of bees is otherwise known as

Correct Answer: B) Melittology.

12. Which species of honeybee is used commercially for honey production:

Correct Answer: A) Apis mellifera.

13. The generic name of which of these is Apis?

Correct Answer: B) Honey bee.

14. What is the honey yield of rock bee?

Correct Answer: D) > 10 kg.

15. ..... is used for for introducing queen to the queenless colony

Correct Answer: B) Queen cage.

16. Bee veil protect ..... bpdy part of bee keeper

Correct Answer: C) Head/ face.

17. Function of smoker is

Correct Answer: A) Easy handling of bees.

18. Comb foundation sheet held within

Correct Answer: A) Bee frame.

19. Which state produces highest amount of honey in the country:

Correct Answer: B) Punjab.

20. Beekeeping is also known as:

Correct Answer: B) Apiculture.