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Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?

  • Pila globosa - pearl

  • Apis indica - honey

  • kenia lacca - lac

  • Bombyx mori - silk

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Pila globosa - pearl

Pearl is obtained from pearl oyster (Pinctada vulgaris) while honey from Apis indica, lac from kenia lacca and silk from Bombayx mori.

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