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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

(a) pesticides in agriculture

(b) preservatives in processed foods

(c) fruit-ripening agents

(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

The Agriculture Department of Kerala issued a ban on toxic pesticides used in farming to promote organic farming in May 2019.
The banned pesticides included carbofuran, phorate, methyl parathion, monocrotophos, methyl demethon, prophenophos and triazophos.
The Kerala Agriculture University was asked to suggest alternatives to these pesticides during the ban.
The university recommended the use of less hazardous pesticides such as acephate, carbaryl, dimethoate and flubendiamide.

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