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.