(B) The $Opuntia$ cactus,commonly known as the prickly pear,is the host plant for the cochineal insect ($Dactylopius$ $coccus$).These insects are rear

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(B) The $Opuntia$ cactus,commonly known as the prickly pear,is the host plant for the cochineal insect ($Dactylopius$ $coccus$).These insects are reared on the cactus to produce a natural red dye known as carmine or cochineal extract,which is used in the food,cosmetic,and textile industries.Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

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Which insect is reared on the $Opuntia$ (prickly pear) cactus?

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Lac insect
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Cochineal insect
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Honey bee
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List-$I$	List-$II$
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$(b)$ Plant breeding	$(2)$ Cattle improvement
$(c)$ Bee-keeping	$(3)$ $Spirulina$
$(d)$ $SCP$	$(4)$ Green Revolution

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Match the following columns:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(a)$ $MOET$ $(1)$ $Apis \text{ } indica$
$(b)$ Plant breeding $(2)$ Cattle improvement
$(c)$ Bee-keeping $(3)$ $Spirulina$
$(d)$ $SCP$ $(4)$ Green Revolution