Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

Due to negative impacts of fertilizers and pesticides, various steps have been taken. One such step includes use of pesticides based on plant products. According to you, which of the following is an example of pesticides based on plant products?

Options:

Azadirachta indica (Neem)

Coriander Leaves (Dhania)

Bay Leaves (Tejpatta)

Peppermint Leaves (Podina)

Correct Answer:

Azadirachta indica (Neem)

Explanation:

With the advent of green revolution, the entire country entered into a frenzy to use more and more chemical pesticides for higher yield. Soon, the adverse impacts began to show; food products were contaminated, soil, water bodies and even ground water were polluted with pesticides. Even milk, meat and fishes were found to be contaminated. To meet this challenge, efforts are on to bring in better methods of pest control. One such step is the use of pesticides based on plant products. Neem trees are proving to be quite useful. Several types of pests controlling chemicals have been isolated from neem and these are being used.