UPSC Prelims 2000·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

At which stage in its life-cycle does the silkworm yield the fibre of commerce?

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Explanation

The correct answer is C because the fibre of commerce, which is silk, is obtained from the cocoon spun by the silkworm. This cocoon is created during the pupa stage of the silkworm's life cycle. The larva, also known as the caterpillar, secretes a protein based fluid that hardens into silk threads to form a protective covering around itself as it transforms into a pupa. Therefore, the silk is harvested at this specific stage before the moth emerges.
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