Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : Biocontrol…
Biology · Class 12 · CBSE — Microbes in Human Welfare
Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests.
Statement 2 : Use of biocontrol measures will greatly reduce our dependence on toxic chemicals and pesticides.
Statement 1 : Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests.
Statement 2 : Use of biocontrol measures will greatly reduce our dependence on toxic chemicals and pesticides.
- Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
- Both statements 1 and 2 are correct but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
- Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
- Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Answer
(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
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