Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following is an alternative of chemical pesticides?

Options:

Using neem for pest control

Mixed cropping pattern

Using various birds and animals eg: owls, lizards

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

With the advent of green revolution, the entire country focused on increasing the overall yield. Due to which everyone switched to chemical pesticides that caused an adverse impact on food products, water bodies and even ground water. Various alternatives were searched including : using neem for controlling pest attack, using mixed cropping pattern and spreading various animals and birds eg: owls, peacocks, lizards etc.