AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    2,4-D is a/an

    A)                  insecticide                         

    B)                  weedicide

    C)                  nematicide                       

    D)                  rodenticide

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     2, 4-D (2, 4-Dichloro phenoxy acetic acid) and 2,4, 5-T (2,4, 5-Trichloro phenoxy acetic acid) are used for killing broad leaved weeds. They are synthetic auxins. Insecticides are used to kill insect pests, eg, pyrethrum. Nematicides are used to kill nematodes. Rodenticides are used to kill rodents, eg, Warfarin.


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