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Give the economic importance of the lac insect.
Write the economic importance of Lac. (Any Two)
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Solution
- Lac is used as a sealing wax and adhesive for optical instruments.
- Polish is made from lac.
- Inks can be prepared from lac.
- It is used in the preparations of shoe and leather polishes and as a protective coating of wood.
- It is used in laminating paper board photographs, plastic moulded articles.
- Used as a filling material for gold ornaments.
- Lac is used for making different types of toys. It is used in wood works.
- Lac is largely used for silvering mirrors and making bangles.
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Animal Husbandry (Livestock) > Lac Culture
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