NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the main goal of biological control in agriculture?
Options
- ATo eradicate all life forms in the field
- BTo use toxic chemicals and pesticides
- CTo create a complex system of checks and balances
- DTo rely on natural predation
Correct answer
D. To rely on natural predation
Step-by-step solution
In agriculture, there is a method of controlling pests that relies on natural predation rather than introduced chemicals. A key belief of the organic farmer is that biodiversity furthers health. The more variety a landscape has, the more sustainable it is. The organic farmer, therefore, works to create a system where the insects that are sometimes called pests are not eradicated, but instead are kept at manageable levels by a complex system of checks and balances within a living and vibrant ecosystem.