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Q. No.Considering biocontrol agents in agriculture, which of the following pairs is correctly matched with its target pest?
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B
| A: | Bacillus thuringiensis - Nematodes |
| B: | Trichoderma - Root fungi |
2. Only B
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A nor B
Subtopic: Â Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
 55%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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How many of the given pairs are correctly matched?
1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
| I: | Lady birds: Aphids |
| II: | Dragon fly: Mosquito |
| III: | Trichoderma: Fungicide |
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
Subtopic: Â Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
 53%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Consider the given two statements:
| Statement I: | Biocontrol methods are highly effective at eradicating all pests from agricultural fields, thus eliminating the need for chemical pesticides. |
| Statement II: | Biocontrol methods promote biodiversity by allowing beneficial organisms to thrive while controlling harmful pests. |
| 1. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct. |
| 2. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect. |
| 3. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct. |
| 4. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect. |
Subtopic: Â Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
 51%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Given below are two statements:
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
| Statement I: | Bacterial infection by Bacillus thuringiensis can kill only caterpillar larvae. |
| Statement II: | B. thuringiensis cannot kill adult moths. |
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Subtopic: Â Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
Level 4: Below 35%
NEET - 2024
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Which one of the following is an example of carrying out biological control of pests/diseases using microbes?
1. Trichoderma sp. against certain plant pathogens
2. Nucleopolyhedrovirus against white rust in Brassica
3. Bt-cotton to increase cotton yield
4. Ladybird beetle against aphids in mustard
Subtopic: Â Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
 52%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2012
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Baculoviruses can play an important role in overall Integrated Pest Management in an ecologically sensitive area because:
| 1. | They are effective against a large number of insects |
| 2. | Their use can help in the conservation of beneficial insects |
| 3. | They do not have any adverse effects on human health |
| 4. | They are cost-effective and can be easily applied as sprays by the farmer |
Subtopic: Â Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
 62%
Level 2: 60%+
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