25) World Bee Day Flashcards
1
Q
When is it celebrated ?
A
May 20th
2
Q
Theme ?
A
Save the Bees
3
Q
Main function of Bees ?
A
Pollination
4
Q
Define Pollination ?
A
Transfer of pollen grains from Male anther to Female stigma of a flower
5
Q
Why is it necessary ?
A
Pollen grains are immobile and cant reach stigma by themselves, so an external agent is required
6
Q
Indian context of Bee protection ?
A
Sweet Revolution – to popularize scientific beekeeping as the source of livelihood for landless rural poor, small and marginal farmers to supplement agricultural income etc
7
Q
Fund from Govt ?
A
Govt has allocated 500cr towards Bee keeping under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyan
8
Q
Who provides training on scientific practices of Bee keeping ?
A
National Bee Board
9
Q
India’s rank on Honey production ?
A
8th (China stands 1st)
