Question

28. Choose the correct alternative from the choices given below for the following statements :
Which one of the following is a pesticide?

• A. benzoic acid
• B. aldrin
• C. sugar
• D. gunpowder

Answer 1

The correct option is B

aldrin

Explanation for correct option:

(B)

• Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill pests.
• Pesticides protect the plants from - weeds, fungi and insects.
• Aldrin is a pesticide used to control soil insects.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(A)

Preservation is the process of preserving food to avoid spoiling, food poisoning, and microbiological contamination. Benzoic acid is commonly used as a pH adjuster and preservative in food.
(C)

Food items like jams and pickles are protected by using preservatives (salt and sugar).
(D)

Gun powder is an explosive powder made up of sulphur and charcoal and is used in explosives such as grenades.

Hence, Option (B) is the correct answer.