Q: 99 (IAS/2019)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,82,82,82,27,33,22
keywords:
{'pesticides': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'methyl parathion': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'chemicals': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'carbofuran': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'preservatives': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'triazophos': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'cosmetics': [0, 0, 0, 6], 'agriculture': [5, 1, 0, 6], 'foods': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'fruit': [2, 0, 0, 2]}
The correct answer is a. These chemicals are commonly used as pesticides in agriculture in India, but their use is viewed with apprehension due to their harmful effects on human health and the environment. Carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate, and triazophos are all organophosphate pesticides that have been linked to various health problems and are known to be highly toxic to beneficial insects and other non-target organisms.