Botany-Biocontrol Agents
NEET Botany Biocontrol Agents Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Biocontrol measures reduce the dependence on toxic chemicals in agriculture. | Reason (R): Biocontrol agents promote the survival of beneficial predatory and parasitic insects that rely on pests as food or hosts.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The assertion that biocontrol measures reduce dependence on toxic chemicals is supported by the reason that they help maintain the ecological balance by supporting beneficial insects.
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