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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

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

A
pesticides in agriculture
B
preservatives in processed foods
C
fruit-ripening agents
D
moisturising agents in cosmetics
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Correct Answer
pesticides in agriculture
Chemical Classification Analysis: Carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate, and triazophos belong to a highly toxic class of organophosphate and carbamate chemical......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Chemical Classification Analysis ▼
Carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate, and triazophos belong to a highly toxic class of organophosphate and carbamate chemicals.
Utility and Apprehension ▼
They are extensively utilized in the Indian agricultural sector as powerful pesticides and insecticides to protect crops. However, they are viewed with severe apprehension and many have faced bans or restrictions globally because they leave highly hazardous toxic residues in food and soil, posing critical health risks to humans and wildlife.
Conclusion ▼
These compounds are primarily categorized as agricultural pesticides, making option A the correct answer.
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