To which class of pesticides do DDT, BHC, aldrin and endosulphan belong?

Carbamates

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Organophosphates

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Organochlorines

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Biopesticides

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Solution

The correct option is C Organochlorines
Organochlorines are very slowly decomposing chlorinated organic compounds, which are lipophilic (show much affinity for the fatty tissue of animals). Examples of Organochlorines are DDT, BHC, Aldrin, Endosulphan etc. So, the correct option "C" (Organochlorines).

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