Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 561

Question: What is the main problem caused by the use of pesticides [AIEEE 2004]

Options:

A) Their residues persists in water and other components of the environment

B) Mosquitoes have become resistant to DDT

C) They kill silkworm

D) They deform the gills of some fishes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Most of pesticides, especially organochlorines are non-biodegradable and accumulate in the environment resulting in pollution.