environment medium MCQ

Which indigenous practice involves using neem leaves for grain storage to protect against pests?

  1. Chemical fumigation
  2. Traditional botanical pest management
  3. Genetic modification
  4. Irradiation

Answer: Traditional botanical pest management

Farmers traditionally use neem, turmeric, and other botanicals as natural pesticides for stored grains, reducing chemical use and preserving seed viability.

Topic Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC