Agrochemicals and their Effects

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Agrochemicals and their Effects: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Agro-chemicals and Their Effects & Organic Farming etc.

Important Questions on Agrochemicals and their Effects

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Which is basically a technique of traditional agriculture and more environment friendly.(Organic farming/Chemical farming)

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The agrochemicals have harmful effect on the environment while the organic manure is beneficial for the sustainability of ecosystem.

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Which among the following is true about agrochemicals?

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Which among the following are not agrochemicals?

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Organic farming is the technique of raising crops through the use of

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As we travel along the food chain, the concentration of DDT

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Write about the effects of agrochemicals.

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Fertilizers and farm animal wastes cause

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Which common pesticide is found in ground water samples?

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Most of the soil pesticide residues are confined to the upper ______ of the topsoil.

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According to the report presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, _______ is the chief medium for filtration of pesticides to groundwater.

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When pesticides are applied to protect crop plants from pests and diseases, only about _______of the spray preparation hits the target.

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_____ is basically a technique of plant cultivation and rearing of animals using natural ways. (Mixed farming/Organic farming)

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Identify the following statements as true (T) or false (F), and select the correct option.

A. In the aquatic food chain, pesticides such as DDT are metabolised at higher trophic level.

B. Metals that have the density of 75 g/cm3 are called heavy metals.

C. Minamata disease is developed due to Hg pollution in water.

D. FOAM is a term related to the oil spill pollution.

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'The Haryana Kisan Welfare Club' is run by

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Organic farming is the technique of raising crops by the use of