Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The female of lac insect has true eyes, legs and wings.
Statement II: The tussar silkworm feeds on castor.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

Lac insects:
- Female: Wingless, legless, no true eyes.
- Male: Wings, eyes, legs.
Tussar silkworm: Feeds on castor, Arjun, Asan.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of lac insects and silkworms.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Female lac insects are wingless, legless, and have no true eyes.
They are sedentary and remain attached to the host plant.
Thus, Statement I is false.
Tussar silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) feeds on castor (Ricinus communis) and other plants.
It is a wild silkworm.
Thus, Statement II is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true, which corresponds to option (D).
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