Multiple choice

Pesticides are used to destroy

  1. microorganisms

  2. poisonous substances in soil

  3. poisonous plants

  4. insects
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pesticides are chemical substances primarily used to destroy or control insects that damage crops. While they can affect other organisms, their primary agricultural use is insect pest management. The word is derived from 'pest' - mainly insects that harm agricultural produce. Herbicides (for weeds) and fungicides (for fungi) are different categories.

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