Diseases like malaria and filariasis are transmitted through insect vectors .Vectors can be controlled by introducing fish

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Gambusia

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Solution

The correct option is A Gambusia
B. Gambusia
Solution : Gambusia fish is used as a vector controlling agent because it eats the mosquito larva and stops the growth of vectors in the waterbodies and thus reducing vector born diseases like malaria.
So the correct answer is " Gambusia"

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