Question

When DDT was applied in an orchard as a pesticide, the fruit production decreased. This happened because

• A. DDT killed the pollinating insects along with the pests
• B. DDT inhibited flowering
• C. DDT is a growth retardant
• D. DDT disturbed hormonal balance essential for fruit setting

Answer 1

The correct option is A DDT killed the pollinating insects along with the pests

DDT is a pesticide which is used for the killing of the harmful pests and insects. This is a non-biodegradable pesticide which is highly toxic. When the DDT is sprayed as a pesticide in the fruit orchard which causes the harmful pests to be killed. The pollinating insects were also killed by the pesticide and this decreased the production of the fruits.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.