It is advised to put oil on stagnant wat...

It is advised to put oil on stagnant water to prevent breeding of mosquitoes. This is because

A

oil cut off oxygen supply, thereby stops the breeding of mosquitoes

B

mosquitoes are repelled by oil

C

mosquitoes are killed by oil

D

mosquitoes get stuck in the layer of oil

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The correct Answer is:

A

oil cut off oxygen supply, thereby stops the breeding of mosquitoes

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