Multiple choice

Pyrethrin is obtained from

  1. carthamus

  2. chyrsanthemum

  3. azadirachta

  4. amaranthus

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pyrethrins are natural insecticides extracted from dried flower heads of certain chrysanthemum species (Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium). They disrupt insect nerve function and are widely used in household insecticides. Safflower produces dye, neem has azadirachtin, and amaranth is a food crop.