Question

Which of the following species of the honey bee is not found in India?

• A. Apis mellifera
• B. Apis dorsata
• C. Apis indica
• D. Apis florea

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Apis mellifera

• Species of honey bee found in India are Apis dorsata, Apis indica and Apis florea.

• Apis mellifera is an Italian or a European bee which was introduced in India due to its very high quality and quantity of honey.

• It is also the most docile of all the species.