The most likely reason for the development of resistance against pesticides in insect damaging a crop is
The pesticide causes mutations in the insects that make them resistant.
Some insects have genes that make them resistant to the pesticide, and these genes are passed on to their offspring.
The insects learn to avoid areas where the pesticide has been applied.
The pesticide strengthens the insects' immune systems, making them resistant.
Related Questions
The use of biofertilizers in agriculture promotes:
Increased pesticide use
Soil degradation
Sustainable agriculture
Water pollution
Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology in agriculture?
Developing pest-resistant crops
Increasing fossil fuel production
Manufacturing plastics
Designing computer chips
Golden Rice is a genetically modified variety developed to address the deficiency of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Protein
Bt cotton is a genetically modified crop that is resistant to:
Bollworms
Fungal infections
Viruses
Drought
Consider the following statements about organic farming
I. Organic farming promotes the use of crop rotations and cover crops and encourages balanced host/predator relationships
II. Integrated pest and weed management and soil conservation systems are valuable tools on an organic farm
II. Organic farming protects the environment, minimize soil degradation and erosion and decrease pollution
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I, II and III
I and II
I and III
II and III
Father of green revolution in India is
M S Swaminathan
N Borlaug
R Mishra
P Maheswari
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using genetically modified (GM) crops in agriculture?
Enhanced nutritional value
Increased crop yield
Increased susceptibility to pests
Reduced reliance on pesticides
Which technique is used to introduce foreign genes into plant cells?
Gene gun
Centrifugation
Chromatography
Electrophoresis
Genetic diversity in agricultural crops is threatened by
Introduction of high yielding varieties
Intensive use of fertilizers
Extensive intercropping
Intensive use of biopesticides
The primary aim of using biofertilizers in agriculture is to:
Enhance soil fertility
Control weeds
Kill insects
Prevent diseases
