UPSC Prelims 2019
Environment & Ecology
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Explanation
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension because they are all pesticides used in agriculture. These pesticides are considered hazardous due to their potential negative impacts on human health and the environment.
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