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It has been generally noticed that during rainy season particularly on the day the next to heavy rains a large number of insects moths are usually seen near the source of light at night. Many people believe that these insects might have developed from the mud, garbage etc. 

Based on this information, answer the following questions : 

(i) Do you agree with the peoples belief about such a development of insects. What is this theory of origin of life in such away known? 

(ii) How will you explain the development of these insects from mud and garbage : 

(iii) What value may be expected from you?

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(i) No, the belief of the people that insects and moths might have developed from the mud is wrong. The theory of origin of life in such a way is known as the theory of spontaneous generation or which was disproved by many scientists. 

(ii) Life comes from pre-existing life only. The insects have not developed abiogenetically but they have developed from the fertilized eggs lying in the mud. 

(iii) Values exhibited- 

- Awareness about the environment 

- Understanding 

- Disposal of myths and wrong belief prevailing in the society.

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