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Which of the following is a harmful social insect?
Which of the following is a harmful social insect?
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The correct option is A Termite
Out of the four options, only termite is harmful insect because of its wood-eating habits, many termite species can do great damage to unprotected buildings and other wooden structures. Once termites have entered a building, they do not limit themselves to wood, they also damage cloths, carpets etc.
Bombyx mori is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk.
Tachardia Lacca is the commercially cultured lac insect.
Apis indica is indian honeybee which is domesticated for production of honey.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
Out of the four options, only termite is harmful insect because of its wood-eating habits, many termite species can do great damage to unprotected buildings and other wooden structures. Once termites have entered a building, they do not limit themselves to wood, they also damage cloths, carpets etc.
Bombyx mori is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk.
Tachardia Lacca is the commercially cultured lac insect.
Apis indica is indian honeybee which is domesticated for production of honey.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.
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