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‘Wolbachia method’ is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?

AControlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes.
BConverting crop residues into packing material.
CProducing biodegradable plastics.
DProducing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass.
Correct Answer — A

Explanation

The Wolbachia method introduces a naturally-occurring bacterium into mosquito populations, which prevents their eggs from hatching successfully when they mate with wild mosquitoes — steadily suppressing populations that spread dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

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