Botany-Biocontrol Agents
NEET Botany Biocontrol Agents MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Imagine a diagram depicting a field where various organisms interact, including pests and their natural predators. How does the biocontrol approach described in the NCERT context suggest maintaining ecological balance in such a field?
A
By allowing pests to exist to support predator populations
B
By eradicating all pests to protect crops
C
By introducing synthetic chemicals to control pest numbers
D
By isolating pests from other organisms to minimize interactions
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context describes biocontrol as maintaining ecological balance by understanding interactions and allowing pests to support beneficial predators, reducing reliance on chemicals.
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