Question

A resin obtained from animals is

• A. Damar
• B. Shellac
• C. Salai
• D. Dhaora.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Shellac

. Damar is a hard resin which is naturally produced by deciduous trees belonging to the family Dipterocarpaceae and are mainly found in East Asia.

. Shellac is a resin produced by the female lac bug on the trees and are used as a brush-on colourant, food glaze and wood finish.

. Salai is a gum-resin obtained from the species of Boswellia serrata which have anti-inflammatory, atherosclerotic and anti-arthritic properties.

. Dhaora is a source of gum which is also known as ghatti gum or Indian gum and are obtained from Anogeissus latifolia (axlewood).

So, the correct answer is 'Shellac'.