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Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent mosquito breeding? 1) Covering water containers 2) Keeping drains clean 3) Using mosquito coils 4) Removing standing water

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 5 · EVS · A Treat for Mosquitoes
  1. Covering water containers
  2. Keeping drains clean
  3. Using mosquito coils
  4. Removing standing water
Answer
Using mosquito coils

The correct answer is Using mosquito coils — Therefore, the option that does not prevent breeding is "Using mosquito coils".

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify methods that stop mosquito breeding: remove standing water, cover containers, keep drains clean.
  2. Mosquito coils kill adult mosquitoes but do not stop breeding in standing water.
  3. Therefore, the option that does not prevent breeding is "Using mosquito coils".
Common mistake: Confusing coils as a preventive method rather than a control method

Concept tested: Prevention of mosquito breeding

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