2012 · Science & TechnologyPrevious Year Question
Q11.
Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Flowering plants Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as biopesticides?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer

D

Explanation

All three — bacteria, fungi, and flowering plants — can be used as biopesticides. Bacillus thuringiensis (bacteria) is the most well-known biopesticide. Fungal biopesticides have also been developed (e.g., by the Department of Biotechnology of Gitam University). Certain flowering plants also have pesticidal properties. Hence all three are correct.