Pearl culture

1)Give a brief account on pearl culture. (5 marks)

2)Write down the important methods of nuclear
implantation.(3 marks)
3)How is the graft tissue in pearl prepared?
(2marks)
4)Explain the culture techniques practised in the
Production of pearl.( 5 marks)
 Insect control
1)what is mean by insecticide resistance (3 mark)
2)Briefly explain the demerits of biological pest control(3 mark)
3)Describe the various methods of chemical control among insect
pests(5 mark)
4)What is meant by pest resurgence(3 mark)
5)Describe the various methods of biological control among
insect pests(5 mark)
6)Give the names of any two insects used for bio-control(2 mark)
7)How is biocontrol carried out(5 mark)
8)What is IPM? What are its merits(10 mark)
 Useful insects
1) What is moriculture? (3)
2) Write down the importance of honey & bee wax. (5)
3)write an essay on different steps involved in lac production (10)
4)Enumerate the industrial uses of lac (3)
5) Describe in detail sericulture & extraction of silk (10)
6)Name any 4 predatory insects for honeybees (3)
7)How is lac obtained (2)
8)Write a note on apiculture in Kerala (5)
9)what is pebrine?(1)
10)Explain social organisation in honeybees (2)
11)explain the processing of coccoon for silk production (5)
12)Name common species of silkworm used for silk production(2)