Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 537
Question: Which one of the following pesticide is banned now-a-days [MP PMT 1996; BVP 2003]
Options:
A) Aldrin
B) Endrin
C) DDT
D) Toxaphene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
DDT has been banned in most countries due to its effect on nervous system, cirrhosis of liver.
Cancer, malfunctioning of sex hormones and thinning of bird egg shells.