Directions (Q. 1-3) :Read the following information and the statements (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) given below it carefully and answer the question.
Scientists are worried that using very high concentration of repellents in fogging agents is rendering mosquitoes more and more resistant. This is making the repellent ineffective over time.
A. Resistance development among mosquitoes is higher than all other insects. This shows that mosquitoes are more adoptive than other insects.
B. If the increase in concentration of repellent does not stop, if would end up becoming so toxic that it would endanger the health of humans as well as the ecosystem as a whole.
C. Places where increased concentration of mosquito repellents are used, mosquito control is more effective than in other areas.
D. While regular concentration mosquito repellents must be sold at subsidized price on government orders, the one with high concentration only helps make good profits.
E. The government should make a policy regarding the limits to concentration of mosquito repellents and ensure its strict implementation.
F. Development of resistance against repellent drugs is naturally present in mosquitoes and is not dependent the amount of repellent used.
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