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Which of the following is a microbial pesticide?

A
Rotenone
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B
Thurioside
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Baygon
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Temik
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Solution

The correct option is B Thurioside
Thurioside is a toxin produced by bacterium Bacillus thuringenesis. It is used as bio insecticide as it is highly effective against disease causing insects like flies, moths, mosquitoes etc. Thus, option B is correct.

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