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Read the following statements and select the correct option.

Statement 1: Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests.

 Statement 2: Use of biocontrol measures will greatly reduce our dependence on toxic chemicals and pesticides.

Option: 1

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

 


Option: 2

Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect

 


Option: 3

Statement 1 is incorrect but 2 is correct

 


Option: 4

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect


Answers (1)

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As we have already studied in Microbes as Biocontrol Agents -

Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests.

- wherein

these problems are been tackled increasingly by the use of chemicals – by use of insecticides and pesticides. These chemicals are toxic and extremely harmful, to human beings and animals alike, and have been polluting our environment (soil, groundwater), fruits, vegetables and crop plants.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

 

 

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Devendra Khairwa

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