What is vermiculture?
- AThe science of raising worms
- BThe science of studying animals
- CThe science of studying fishes
- DThe science of killing worms
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Correct answer: (a) The science of raising worms
Explanation
Vermiculture is the science of raising or rearing worms, mainly earthworms, under controlled conditions.
Earthworms decompose organic waste into nutrient-rich vermicompost, a valuable natural manure.
Note the related branches – Zoology studies animals, Ichthyology studies fishes.