Rangeeni strain is related to
A. Bee
B. Silk worm
C. Lac insect
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Rangeeni strain is related to Lac insect.Lac insect is a hemimetabolous i.e. it undergoes gradual metamorphosis. It has three life stage namely egg, young one and adult. The young ones are called nymphs. The nymphs are similar to adult in all aspects except their size and reproductive organs.
Two strains of the lac insects are recognized in India, the RANGEENI AND KUSUMI. Each strain completes its life cycle twice a year but the seasons of maturity differ considerably. There are four lac crops in a year that are named after the Hindi months.
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