Question

The following is the list of pesticides
(A) B.H.C.
(B) D.D.T
(C) NaCN
(D) Heptachlor
(E) Carbendazim
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (A) to (E) Pesticide are banned for use in India
• B. Only (E) is banned for use in India
• C. (A) to (E) are not banned for use in India
• D. (A) to (D) are banned for use in India except (E)

Hint:

Most persistent organochlorine pesticides (like BHC, DDT, Heptachlor, Aldrin, and Endosulfan) have been banned globally under the Stockholm Convention due to their bioaccumulation in food chains.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D