In order to control dengue, we must take measures to stop the breeding of

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Aedes mosquito

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Solution

The correct option is C Aedes mosquito
To prevent dengue from spreading, the breeding of Aedes mosquito must be checked, as the female of this species acts as a vector for the transmission of dengue virus. Female Anopheles mosquito carries the protozoan responsible for causing malaria.

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