Question

Steps for the production of silk are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange them in their proper sequence.
(a) Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
(b) Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.
(c) After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
(d) The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly chopped mulberry leaves.
(e) Female silk moths lay eggs.
(f) Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.

Answer 1

We need to mention the correct sequence of the following statements. These statements are talking about the life cycle of silkworm. The life cycle of silkworm demonstrates the most advanced form of metamorphosis. The serial progressions of four distinct stages of development complete one generation of the species; egg (ova), larvae, pupa and imago.

Complete step by step answer
We already know that; Silkworms are the offspring of moths. They spew out thread from tiny holes in their jaws, which they use to spin into their egg-bearing cocoons.
The proper sequence of the given statements is given below:
a) Female silk moths lay eggs.
b) Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
c) The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly chopped mulberry leaves.
d) After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
e) Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.
f) Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.

Note
Some facts about silkworms are: They are the larva or caterpillar of the Bombyx mori moth. Silk has been made for at least 5000 years in China. The moth is important because it makes silk. Silkworms eat mulberry leaves, and are native to northern China. Among them mulberry silk is the most important and contributes as much as 90 percent of world production. Silkworms spin cocoons that silk producers eventually unravel and join to create the thread. Silk production costs have gone up with the introduction of synthetic fabrics like polyester.