The chief competitor of India in the field of lac is

A. Thailand

B. The United States of America

C. Japan

D. China

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The chief competitor of India in the field of lac is Thailand. India held virtual monopoly of lac until 1950 and accounted for about 85% of the world's production of sticklac. After 1950, Thailand became the main competitor of India.