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.