Question 6 of 34intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks
How can plants be protected from any kind of harm from animals and pests?
Correct Answer
Plants can be protected by making fences around the garden to keep animals away, using organic pesticides made from neem leaves to control pests, companion planting, sanitation practices, regular weeding, and providing wind protection. Neem-based pesticides help control caterpillars, grasshoppers, whitefly, and aphids.
Exercise: Activity 1: Visit to an agricultural farm/nursery/garden to interact with the farmer/nursery worker/gardener/expert | Q: 6 | (Page Page 10)
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Explanation
The chapter describes various protection methods in Activity 6, including making fences using bamboo or locally available materials, using organic pesticides prepared from neem leaves, companion planting, sanitation, weeding, and wind protection. Neem-based pesticide is mentioned as effective against caterpillars, grasshoppers, whitefly and aphids.