Multiple choice

The most effective pesticide for general use against most garden pests is

  1. bordeaux mixture

  2. carbo furan

  3. malathion

  4. phosphamidon

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide widely used for general garden pest control due to its effectiveness and relatively lower toxicity compared to other broad-spectrum pesticides. Bordeaux mixture is a fungicide, while carbofuran and phosphamidon are highly toxic and restricted in many countries.