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[Solved] Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

Question

Q21. Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

A. Congress grass

B. Elephant grass

C. Lemongrass

D. Foraminifera

Answer: C

Detailed Explanation

Explanation:

· Lemongrass is a tall herb that is abundantly found in tropical and sub-tropical areas of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

· China and India account for the maximum production of Lemongrass.

· The Lemongrass plant is known to be an excellent mosquito repellent.

· It contains a compound citronella that helps to mask the scents that mosquitoes rely on to target hosts.

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