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Enhancement of Food Production — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnhancement of Food Production4 Marks
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Why are honey bees called as best pollinators?
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Answer

  1. About 80% of insect pollination is carried by honey bees.
  2. They pollinate various crops like sunflower, mustard, safflower, chilly, cabbage, cucumber, legumes, fruits like apple, mango, citrus, etc.
  3. They increase the productivity of crops.
  4. Hence, honey bees are important pollinators.

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