We can prevent growth of mosquitoes in stagnant water by adding _______

salt

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algae

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clean water

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fishes

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Solution

The correct option is D fishes
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. Fishes eat the larvae of mosquitoes. Hence adding fishes can prevent the growth of mosquitoes.

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