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Mosquitoes can be controlled by preventing stagnation of water though they do not live in water. Why?

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Water stagnation is the process in which water gets collected in a small area. Although, mosquitoes live on land but they lay eggs in stagnant water. Their larvae grow in stagnant water. That's why prevention of water stagnation is necessary.

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Give reasons for the following:

(a) Fresh milk is boiled before consumption while processed milk stored in packets can be consumed without boiling.
(b) Raw vegetables and fruits are kept in refrigerators whereas jams and pickles can be kept outside.
(c) Farmers prefer to grow beans and peas in nitrogen deficient soils.
(d) Mosquitoes can be controlled by preventing stagnation of water though they do not live in water. Why?

Q. Question 26
Give reasons for the following:

(a) Fresh milk is boiled before consumption while processed milk stored in packets can be consumed without boiling.
(b) Raw vegetables and fruits are kept in refrigerators whereas jams and pickles can be kept outside.
(c) Farmers prefer to grow beans and peas in nitrogen deficient soils.
(d) Mosquitoes can be controlled by preventing stagnation of water though they do not live in water. Why?

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