State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, correct them.
(a) Silkworms are caterpillars of silk moth.
(b) In India, camels and goats are generally reared for obtaining wool.
(c) The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called silviculture.
(d) In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring.
(e) Yak hair are not used to make woollen fabric.
(a) True
(b) False
In India, sheep are generally reared for obtaining wool.
(c) False
The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called sericulture.
(d) True
(e) False
Yak hair is used to make woolen fabric.
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