Question

Traditionally, dried neem leaves are mixed with the grains during their storage. Here, the neem leaves act as________

Neem Leaves

• A. Bio-insecticide
• B. Chemical insecticide
• C. Bio-fertilizer
• D. Flavour enhancer

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Bio-insecticide

Stored grains are prone to attack by rodents, insects and pathogens like fungi. Neem leaves have a bitter fragrance and some alkaloids that repel the insects. It protects the stored grains from insects and pathogens like fungi. Thus, neem leaves act as insecticides during storage.