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.
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect but 2 is correct
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
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).