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Useful and Harmful Microbes — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceUseful and Harmful Microbes3 Marks
Question
Why are naphthalene balls kept with clothes to be put away.
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Answer

  • Naphthalene balls are balls of chemical pesticide and deodorant.
  • They help to kill or repel insects such as moths, cockroaches, mice etc.
  • Therefore, naphthalene balls are kept with clothes to be put away to prevent clothes from getting damaged.

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