Question

Which of the following is an Italian bee variety?
A. Apis indica
B. Apis mellifera
C. Apis Dorsata
D. Apis florea

Answer 1

Hint: Bees are the flying insects that come under phylum Arthropoda and kingdom Animalia. Bees are domesticated for their honey and beeswax, which is used in the food industry and other purposes like in cosmetic products and pharmaceutical products.

Complete answer:
Apis indica is also popularly known as Indian bee, which is subspecies of the Asiatic honey bee and predominantly found and domesticated in India, Nepal, Srilanka, Pakistan, Thailand and Myanmar. It is non-aggressive and rarely shows aggressive behaviours, and it is ideal for beekeeping purposes.
Apis melliferais also called European bee (Italian bee) and also called a western honey bee. It is one of the most common species of honey bee worldwide. It was the first domesticated insect in western areas for honey and pollination purposes.
Apis Dorsata is the Rock bee or Giant honey bee and is typically 17-20 mm long. It is mostly found in South Asian countries and in the forested area like Terai of Nepal. These honey bees are known for their aggressive behaviour; this species of bee shows nuptial flight.
Apis floreais also called Little bee or Dwarf honey bee. It is a type of wild honey bee that is found in South-Eastern Asia, and it is an important pollinator species of Cambodia.
Hence, the correct option is B.

Note: Beekeeping is also known as apiculture, which is the process of rearing of honey for the honey and beeswax. Apiculture provides extra income to the farmer, and it is easy to maintain and does not require large areas as in rearing of other domesticated animals.