Question

Which of these is a major drawback of the pesticide DDT?

• A. Organisms at once develop resistance to it
• B. It is significantly less effective than other pesticides
• C. It’s cost of production is high
• D. It is not easily and rapidly degraded in nature

Answer 1

The correct option is D It is not easily and rapidly degraded in nature

Pesticide are not easily and rapidly degraded in nature. It is also harmful to the soil if used in excess; and the irritation water containing pesticides like DDT when run-off reaches the water bodies causing poisoning to aqua life and animals which drink water from it.