Which of these is a major drawback of the pesticide DDT?

Organisms develop resistance to it.

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It is significantly less effective than other pesticides.

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Its cost of production is high.

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It is not easily and rapidly degraded in nature.

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Solution

The correct option is D It is not easily and rapidly degraded in nature.
Pesticide are not easily and rapidly degraded in nature. It is also harmful to the soil if used in excess; and the irritation water containing pesticides like DDT when run-off reaches the water bodies causing poisoning to aqua life and animals which drink water from it.

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