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.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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