Which of these can be used in fields to control pests?
A
Muscular strength
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B
Digestive system
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C
Nervous system
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D
circulatory systemq
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Solution
The correct options are A
Muscular strength
B
Digestive system
C
Nervous system
D
circulatory systemq
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill pests. They can be natural or synthetic. Natural pesticides are naturally occurring compounds from plants, animals, fungi and bacteria. Many serve as repellents whereas some are toxic. Examples include citronella oil, garlic oil, neem oil, etc. Following are some of the examples of synthetic pesticides: a) DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) b) BHC (benzene hexachloride) c) TEPP (tetraethyl pyrophosphate) d) Carbofuran, Aldicarb