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Rajshree Chatterjee

Your mother sprays kerosene oil on stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding. Kerosene creates a thin film on the water surface, which interferes with mosquito larvae breathing, thereby reducing their chances of growing into adult mosquitoes and spreading diseases.

Rajshree Chatterjee

Living beings differ from non-living things through characteristics such as growth, reproduction, metabolism, response to stimuli, and adaptation. They also have cellular organization and the ability to carry out life processes, unlike non-living things, which do not exhibit these traits.

Mayur Arya

When I can’t get water to drink, especially when I’m thirsty, I feel uncomfortable and frustrated. Thirst is a strong physical need, and not having water can cause discomfort and concern for health.