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Researchers in Kenya have found that a fish could be an effective weapon in the fight to reduce the spread of malaria. A fish that is normally eaten was introduced to several places in the west of the country. The fish eats mosquito larvae, which are young mosquitoes before they have wings.
People have known for a long time that this fish eats mosquito larvae, but this was the first time that researchers had looked at how the fish could be used to control malaria. This disease made 300 million people ill and caused a million deaths worldwide every year. 

Question: 1

What was the effective weapon used to reduce the spread of malaria in Kenya?

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  • disinfectant
  • fish
  • mosquito larvae
  • research
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct option is (B): fish
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Question: 2

Where in Kenya was the menace of malaria more evident?

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  • east of the country
  • forests
  • west of the country
  • valleys in the north
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C): west of the country
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Question: 3

Mosquito larvae are otherwise called 'wrigglers'. What is the larvae of a butterfly called?

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  • moth
  • pupa
  • caterpillar
  • maggot
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The Correct Option is C

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The correct option is (C): caterpillar
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Question: 4

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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  • Research focus was to fight malaria spread
  • Mosquito larvae have wings
  • Malaria causes death of 100 million people every year
  • Malaria was controlled by fish
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The Correct Option is B

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The correct option is (B): Mosquito larvae have wings
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