UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

  1. pesticides in agriculture
  2. preservatives in processed foods
  3. fruit-ripening agents
  4. moisturising agents in cosmetics

Answer

Correct Answer

pesticides in agriculture

Explanation

Carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos are highly toxic agricultural pesticides (insecticides), whose use has been restricted or scrutinised because of health and environmental hazards.

Topics: agrochemicals, environment and ecology, pollution, toxic pesticides