Gujarati
Hindi
8.Microbes in Human Welfare
normal

Neem tree has acquired industrial importance as a source of

A

Biofertilizer, biopesticide and anti-fertility compound

B

Anti-fertility compound, biofertilizer and anti-cancer drug

C

Biopesticide and anti-fertility compound

D

Anti-cancer drug, biopesticide and biofertilizer

Solution

Azadirachtin, meliantial and salanin obtained from Azadirachtaindica (neem) are insect repellent as well as antifeedant. It is perhaps the first natural insecticide used by man. It's fruits are used as biofertilizer.

Standard 12
Biology

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