Question

Dried leaves can be used to ________ .

• A. repel insects
• B. control weeds
• C. increase soil fertility
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

repel insects

The correct option is (A)

Explanation of correct option:

1. Dried leaves when burnt produce a thick smoke which proves harmful for the insects and hence repels them from coming close.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (B):

1. They are unable to control weeds, we need to use proper weedicide for that.

Option (C):

1. Dried leaves transformed into manure can increase soil fertility but dried leaves themselves can't do that.

Final answer:

Dried leaves can be used to repel insects.