How does our surrounding affects the breeding of mosquitoes? Name the causative vector for diseases like Malaria and Dengue? [3 MARKS]

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All mosquitoes breed in water. Hence, one should not let water collect anywhere, in coolers, tyres, flower pot etc. By keeping the surroundings clean and dry we can prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

The causative vectors are:
1. Anopheles for Malaria
2. Aedes aegypti for Dengue

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