Raking the soil on the side of overwintering pupae would destroy a large number of overwintering pupae of which insect in mango orchard?

Correct option is C

· Correct answer: (c) Fruit fly
· Fruit fly pupae overwinter in the soil, and raking the soil can destroy the pupae, thus reducing the fruit fly population in mango orchards.
Other options:
· (a) Capsule borer: Overwinters in the soil but not as much affected by raking the soil.
· (b) Bark eating caterpillar: Does not overwinter in the soil but in tree bark.
· (d) Termite: Does not overwinter as pupae in the soil like fruit flies.