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Which of the following represents a non deliberate cultural practice leading to anti-mosquito effect?

A
Use of alkaline detergent
B
Use of larvicidal agents
C
Use of bed nets
D
Use of repellents
High-Yield Explanation
Use of alkaline detergent or soap water has a distinct anti-mosquito effect, as mosquitoes do not grow in water with alkali. Since most soaps and detergents are alkali based, use of soaps and detergents have a non-deliberate anti-mosquito effect. Ref: Preventive and Social Medicine, by K.Park, 19th Edition, Page 626-628 and 20th Edition, Page 676

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