Question

Pesticides are the chemicals usually sprayed for killing pests on the crops. Although they kill the pests, they have a few disadvantages. Choose the correct ones.

• A. Pesticides are poisonous for the plants.
• B. Pesticides pollute soil.
• C. Pesticides are harmful for human consumption.
• D. Pesticides work only in suitable weather.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Pesticides are poisonous for the plants.

B

Pesticides pollute soil.

C

Pesticides are harmful for human consumption.

Pesticides have the following potential disadvantages:
1. They are poisonous to the plant when applied in large quantities.
2. They cannot be washed away completely.
3. Fruits and vegetables sprayed by pesticides are harmful for human consumption.
4. The contamination of surface waters by pesticides is known to have ill effects on aquatic animals.
5. They also cause soil pollution.