Quiz on Methods of Honey Extraction

What is the primary advantage of modern honey extraction methods over indigenous methods?

• They require less labor.

• They preserve the honeycomb for reuse by bees.

• They are more cost-effective.

• They are easier to learn.

Which method involves manually cutting the honeycomb and crushing it to release honey?

• Pressing Method

• Honey Hunting

• Crushing and Straining

• Honey Extractor

What type of honey extractor is powered by electricity?

• Centrifugal Extractor

• Uncapping Knife

• Manual Extractor

• Electric Extractor

Which method is considered gentler than crushing but still destroys the comb?

• Honey Hunting

• Top-Bar Hive Extraction

• Pressing Method

• Crushing and Straining

What is the main disadvantage of honey hunting?

• It requires specialized equipment.

• It destroys the bee colony.

• It is too labor-intensive.

• It yields lower quality honey.

What is the purpose of an uncapping knife in honey extraction?

• To extract honey using centrifugal force.

• To filter the honey.

• To slice off the wax caps from honeycomb cells.

• To crush the honeycomb.

Which method is favored in low-resource areas for honey extraction?

• Top-Bar Hive Extraction

• Crushing and Straining

• Centrifugal Extractor

• Honey Extractor

What is a key feature of modern honey extraction methods?

• They improve honey quality through filtration.

• They require minimal investment.

• They are based on traditional practices.

• They are all manual.

What is the main goal of filtration in modern honey extraction?

• To increase the volume of honey.

• To speed up the extraction process.

• To remove impurities and wax.

• To enhance the flavor of honey.

Which of the following is NOT a modern method of honey extraction?

• Honey Extractor

• Centrifugal Extractor

• Crushing and Straining

• Electric Extractor