Which among the following are the sources of natural dyes?

Minerals

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Flowers

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Petroleum

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Roots

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Solution

The correct options are
B Flowers
D Roots
Dyes are a coloured substance which on applying to an article imparts its colour.

Natural dyes are obtained naturally. Their main sources are plants part like roots, leaves, flowers, pistil, etc. For example: saffron is a flower that can be used as a natural dye that imparts sunset yellow colour.

Artificial dyes are obtained from petroleum and minerals.

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