Which of the following is an economically useful insect?

Mantis religiosa

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Termites

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Tachardia lacca

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Carausius morosus

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Solution

The correct option is C Tachardia lacca
Tachardia lacca is the commercially cultured lac insect. It is used for the production of lac, which is used in various industries.
Termites causes damage to various things like houses.
Mantis and Carausius (stick insect) are not economically useful insects. Hence, option C is correct.

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