Question

DIPA describes the followings- A. Directorate of Insect and Pest Authority
B. Destructive Insects and Pests Act
C. It came into force in 1914
D. Legal control of insects

• A. A, C and D only
• B. A, B and D only
• C. A, B, C and D
• D. B, C and D only

Hint:

DIPA (1914) = Legal framework for controlling destructive insects and pests in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding DIPA.
DIPA stands for the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914.
It was introduced to regulate the import and spread of destructive insects and pests in India.
Step 2: Key features.
- It came into force in 1914.
- It provided the legal control of insects that threatened Indian agriculture.
- It allowed restrictions on the import of plants, soil, and related materials.
Step 3: Checking the options.
- A: Wrong, no such authority exists.
- B: Correct, DIPA stands for Destructive Insects and Pests Act.
- C: Correct, came into force in 1914.
- D: Correct, provides legal control of insects.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is B, C and D only.