Q161
The largest producer of Lac in India is
A.
Chattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
AnswerC.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Lac is resinous secretion of wide range of lac insects. Most common species is Kerria lacca utilized for lac production. In India, Jharkhand is the leading producer of lac followed by Chattisgarh, West Bengal & Maharashtra. It is used to make dyes & bangles, filling of hollow silver and gold ornaments.