Select the incorrect statement from the following.

Options

A. Apiculture provides additional income generating source to the farmers.
B. Bee-keeping is labour intensive process.
C. Bee venom is used to cure certain diseases like gout and arthritis.
D. Honey is used as laxative antiseptic and sedative.

Answer

B

Explanation

Products of honeybee are honey, beeswax, bee venom and royal jelly. Medicinal importance includes its uses as laxative, antiseptic, sedative, etc. It is also used against digestive disorders. Bee venom is used to cure gout and arthritis. Beewax is used in producing cosmetics, paints, polishes, etc. It is not a labour intensive process and is source of additional income to the farmers.