Q38 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 1) · Biology
Which of the following species of honey bee are known as European bee and Indian bee respectively?
- Correct answerAApis mellifera and Apis indica
- BApis flora and Apis dorsata
- CApis mellifera and Apis dorsata
- DApis florea and Apis indica
Solution
The European bee is scientifically known as Apis mellifera. It is widely used for commercial honey production due to its high honey yield and docile nature.
The Indian bee is scientifically known as Apis indica. It is a common species found in India and is also used for beekeeping.
Apis dorsata is known as the rock bee, and Apis florea is known as the little bee.
Answer: Apis mellifera and Apis indica
The Indian bee is scientifically known as Apis indica. It is a common species found in India and is also used for beekeeping.
Apis dorsata is known as the rock bee, and Apis florea is known as the little bee.
Answer: Apis mellifera and Apis indica
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.