Q. Which type of honey bees are useful for apiary industries in India?

A) Apis indica
B) Apis dorsata
C) Apis mellifera
D) Apis florae
Explanation

Apiary is the place where bees are cultured and breed to get commercial products. Apis indica is the small Indian bee (about 15mm long) that inhabits forests and plain regions throughout India. It can be easily domesticated because of gentle nature. Apis indica is the best, used in India for apiculture industries.

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