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Which of the following act as a conventional biological control for mosquitos larvae?

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Goldfish
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Gambusia
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Oscar fish
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Wels Catfish
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Solution

The correct option is B Gambusia
There is a separate antimalaria department of the government which controls malaria through the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP).
The natural enemies of mosquito larvae and pupae are the following. These are being extensively used for mosquito prevention and breeding
  • Ducks
  • Larvivorous fish like Gambusia
  • Some adult insects like dragonflies
  • Insectivorous plants such as Utricularia
Gambusia

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