Shellac is obtained from
(a) pine tree.
(b) an insect
(c) an elephant.
(d) a herb.

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(b) an insect

Shellac or lac is a resin that is obtained from lac insect. It is used for making varnish.

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Shellac is obtained from (a) pine tree. (b) an insect (c) an elephant. (d) a herb.

(b) an insectShellac or lac is a resin that is obtained from lac insect. It is used for making varnish.

Shellac is obtained from
(a) pine tree.
(b) an insect
(c) an elephant.
(d) a herb.

(b) an insect

Shellac or lac is a resin that is obtained from lac insect. It is used for making varnish.