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Ladybird and dragonflies are promoted in fields as biocontrol agents because they:

Answer: Prey on pests like aphids and mosquitoes.

  • A Fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil
  • B Prey on pests like aphids and mosquitoes
  • C Decompose crop residues
  • D Pollinate the flowers

Correct answer: B. Prey on pests like aphids and mosquitoes

Explanation: Ladybirds are useful in getting rid of aphids and dragonflies control mosquitoes, so they serve as biological controls for these pests.

Sewage Treatment FlowPrimaryphysical filtering+ sedimentationSecondary (aerobic)aeration tank, flocsconsume organic matterActivated sludgesettles out;part reused as inoculumSludge digesterANAEROBIC →biogas (CH₄)Note the switch: aerobic microbes in the tank, anaerobic microbes in the digester

Sewage passes through physical removal (primary), then aerobic biological treatment where microbes form flocs that consume organic matter (secondary); the settled activated sludge is then digested anaerobically to produce biogas - a deliberate switch from aerobic to anaerobic conditions between stages.

Concept context

Microorganisms in food, medicine, sewage treatment, biocontrol, and biofertilizers

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