UPSC 2019EnvironmentModerate

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

a
pesticides in agriculture
b
preservatives in processed foods
c
fruit-ripening agents
d
moisturising agents in cosmetics
Environmental PollutionPesticidesCarbofuranmethyl parathionphoratetriazophospesticidesagriculturepreservativesfruit-ripening agents

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