Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 136

Question: DDT and 2, 4-D were Introduced

Options:

A) Towards end of World War II

B) Towards beginning of World War II

C) During World War I

D) Just after the World War I

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

During the second world war, two synthetic pesticides i.e., DDT (dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane) and 2, 4-D (2, 4 dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) were mainly used.