Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2072 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Reading Comprehension

Question Statement:

Critics argue that bio-pesticides act too slowly compared to synthetic chemicals. The author refutes this by noting that:

Options:

  • (A) Bio-pesticides provide lasting suppression without triggering secondary pest outbreaks or destroying beneficial predator insects.
  • (B) Bio-pesticides kill pests in fractions of a second.
  • (C) Pests never cause crop damage in nature.
  • (D) Synthetic chemicals are completely harmless to bees.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

The author refutes the criticism by showing long-term ecological suppression and absence of pest resurgence.
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