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Question

Which one of the following are useful in the detection of landmines:

  1. Bee
  2. Wasp
  3. Butterfly
  4. Moth

Answer:

Option A: Bee

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bee”.

Bees are being explored for their potential use in landmine detection! While not yet a widely used technique, researchers are investigating the possibility of training bees to sniff out landmines.