In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
✓ Correct answer: a) pesticides in agriculture
ExplanationIn India, pesticides must be registered with the Minis- try of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare’s Directorate of Plant Pro- tection, Quarantine & Storage before they can be used.A 2015 report by the Anupam Verma Committee recommended banning 27 pesticides, including some commonly used chemicals men- tioned above:Carcinogenic: Oxyfluorfen, Pendimethalin (causes Thyroid follicular cell adenoma)Endocrine disruptor: Dicofol, Carbofuran, OxyfluorfenEco-toxic: Carbofuran, Monocrotophos, Carbofuran, Oxyfluorfen.Pesticides restricted for use in the India: Aluminium Phos- phide, Captafol, Cypermethrin, Dazomet, Dichloro Diphe- nyl Trichloro ethane (DDT), Fenitrothion, Methyl Bromide, Monocrotophos, Trifluralin.54
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