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The largest producer of Lac in India is

A. Chattisgarh

B. Jharkhand

C. West Bengal

D. Gujarat

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.

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