Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Lac cut from the host plant is called "stick lac".
Statement (II): Lac used for manufacturing purpose harvested after larval swarming has occurred, is "Phunki lac".
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Hint:

Remember the harvesting terms in lac culture:
- "Stick lac" is raw lac on the twigs as harvested.
- "Ari lac" is harvested before larval swarming (live insects inside).
- "Phunki lac" is harvested after larval swarming (empty cells).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A