Multiple choice

Which of the following measures can be taken to reduce soil pollution caused by pesticides?

  1. Regulation must be applied to polluting industry.

  2. Mining industries should be strictly told to take extensive measurement.

  3. Dumping of non-biodegradable pollutants must be prevented by strong laws.

  4. Use of genetically modified crops must be encouraged to reduce the use of pesticides.

  5. Restrictions should be there on the process of urbanisation.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Use of pesticides and  biocides can be controlled by using better technology that does not pollute the soil. Use of genetically modified crops can reduce the use of fertilisers and pesticides, but it has serious impact on food chain and food web.

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