Botany-Biocontrol Agents

NEET Botany Biocontrol Agents MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

If an organic farmer decides to replace 80% of their chemical pesticide use with biocontrol agents, and the total pesticide use was initially 150 kg per season, how many kilograms of chemical pesticides will they use after the replacement?

A

30 kg

B

120 kg

C

150 kg

D

80 kg

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The organic farmer replaces 80% of 150 kg, which is 120 kg, with biocontrol agents. Therefore, they will use 150 kg - 120 kg = 30 kg of chemical pesticides.

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