Is it true that the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk is called sericulture? 

Rearing a silkworm for the production of silk is known as sericulture. Healthy female silkworms are chosen for rearing and they lay approximately 300-400 eggs. These eggs are washed and stored at a controlled temperature. After the eggs are hatched the larvae are spread on trays to grow and are given mulberry leaves to eat. After a few days, the worms spin cocoons and these cocoons are put in hot water to obtain silk filaments. Hence, the given statement is true.