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Pesticides are the chemicals that kill.


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(a) weeds

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(b) mites

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(c) insects

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(d) all of these

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Solution

The correct option is D

(d) all of these


Pest:

Living organisms that destroy crops. Insects, fungus, rodents, and weeds are all examples of pests.

The correct option is D:

The explanation of the correct answer.

Pesticides are those chemicals that kill pests. Pesticides are used to kill weeds, mites, and insects.

The explanation of the incorrect answer.

Option (a)-

Weedicides are the type of pesticides used to check the growth of the weeds.

Option (b)-

Pesticides are also used to destroy mites in the crop.

Option (c)-

Insecticides are the type of pesticides used to destroy insects in the crop.

Final Answer: Pesticides are chemicals that kill weeds, mites, and insects.


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