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What are pesticides and herbicides?

Options

  1. APesticides are substances used to kill or control pests, while herbicides are used to control weeds.
  2. BPesticides are used for watering plants, while herbicides are used for fertilizing soil.
  3. CPesticides and herbicides are interchangeable terms for the same type of chemicals.
  4. DPesticides are substances that promote plant growth, while herbicides are used to kill insects.

Correct answer

A. Pesticides are substances used to kill or control pests, while herbicides are used to control weeds.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Pesticides are substances used to kill or control pests, while herbicides are used to control weeds.

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