Botany-Biocontrol Agents
NEET Botany Biocontrol Agents Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Biocontrol agents reduce the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture. | Reason (R): Biocontrol agents eradicate pests completely, making chemical pesticides unnecessary.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as biocontrol agents help in reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides. However, the reason is false because biocontrol agents do not eradicate pests entirely; they maintain ecological balance by allowing natural predators and parasites to thrive.
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