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UPSC 2023: 'Wolbachia method' is sometimes talked about with reference to which one of the following?
(a)Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
(b)Converting crop residues into packing material
(c)Producing biodegradable plastics
(d)Producing biochar from thermo-chemical conversion of biomass
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes
The Wolbachia method involves infecting Aedes mosquitoes with the Wolbachia bacterium; this reduces the insect’s ability to transmit viruses such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika, thereby helping control mosquito-borne viral diseases. The other options describe unrelated biotechnological applications.
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The correct answer is option (a): Controlling the viral diseases spread by mosquitoes. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 67. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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