Botany-Biocontrol Agents
NEET Botany Biocontrol Agents Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Biocontrol measures help in maintaining the ecological balance in agricultural fields.
Reason (R): Biocontrol agents eradicate pests completely, ensuring that there are no food sources for predatory insects.
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
Biocontrol measures reduce the need for chemical pesticides and maintain ecological balance, but they do not completely eradicate pests. Instead, they allow for a natural balance by preserving the food sources for predatory insects.
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