MPSC PYQScienceSurface Tensionenglish

What is the reason behind the use of Kerosene and oil to attenuate the spread of malaria?

A.Mosquitoes can't breathe because of Kerosene.
B.Kerosene vanishes surface tension of water and mosquitoes larvae submerged in water.
C.Kerosene causes an increase in surface tension and mosquitoes larvae submerged in water.
D.Larvae drinks kerosene and die.

Correct answer: B

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Science: Surface Tension

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