The resinous substance, shellac is obtained from

An insect

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The bark of a tree

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Crude oil

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Distillation of wood

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Solution

The correct option is C An insect
Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug, on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. It is processed and sold as dry flakes or dissolved in alcohol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze, and wood finish.

So, the correct answer is 'An insect'.

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