Botany-Biocontrol Agents
NEET Botany Biocontrol Agents Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Biocontrol strategies reduce the need for toxic chemical pesticides.
Reason (R): The use of biocontrol measures is essential for maintaining the survival of beneficial predatory and parasitic 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 A
Detailed Explanation
Biocontrol measures help in reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides by maintaining ecological balance, which includes supporting the life cycles of beneficial insects.
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