NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
How does the use of weedicides affect our soil?
Options
- AThey improve the soil
- BThey do not affect the soil
- CThey pollute the soil
- DThey make the soil healthy
Correct answer
C. They pollute the soil
Step-by-step solution
Biocontrol refers to the use of biological methods for controlling plant diseases and pests. In modern society, these problems have been tackled increasingly by the use of chemicals – by use of insecticides and pesticides. These chemicals are toxic and extremely harmful, to human beings and animals alike, and have been polluting our environment (soil, ground water), fruits, vegetables and crop plants. Our soil is also polluted through our use of weedicides to remove weeds.