NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the goal of the biological farming approach?
Options
- ATo become familiar with life forms and their life cycles
- BTo eliminate pests with toxic chemicals
- CTo eradicate all life forms in the field
- DTo pollute the environment
Correct answer
A. To become familiar with life forms and their life cycles
Step-by-step solution
The organic farmer holds the view that the eradication of the creatures that are often described as pests is not only possible, but also undesirable, for without them the beneficial predatory and parasitic insects which depend upon them as food or hosts would not be able to survive. Thus, the use of biocontrol measures will greatly reduce our dependence on toxic chemicals and pesticides. An important part of the biological farming approach is to become familiar with the various life forms that inhabit the field, pr