NEET Previous Year Question

A biocontrol agent to be a part of an integrated pest management should be

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ASpecies-specific and symbiotic
  2. BFree living and broad spectrum
  3. CNarrow spectrum and symbiotic
  4. DSpecies-specific and inactive on nontarget organisms

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) An ideal biocontrol agent should target only the pest species and not harm non-target organisms, making it safe for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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