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In India, the spread of Opuntia was controlled by
Options
(a) introducing insects
(b) spraying D.D.T.
(c) letting loose cattles
(d) growing trees
Correct Answer:
introducing insects
Explanation:
The control of pests by biological (rather than chemical) means is achieved by breeding disease-resistant crops or by introducing a natural enemy of the pest, such as a parasite or predator, e.g. control of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) was done by introducing the cactus moth (Cactoblastis, Cactorum) whose caterpillars feed on the growing shoots of the plants.
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Topics: Enhancement in Food Production
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Subject: Biology
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