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

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Correct Answer: Pesticides in agriculture. In India, carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos are used in agriculture as pesticides. Their use is viewed with apprehension because of the recent ban ordered by Kerala state agriculture department to promote organic farming in Kerala on May 7, 2019. Kerala Agriculture University was asked to provide alternatives to the banned pesticides, which include carbofuran, phorate, methyl parathion, monocrotophos, methyl demethon, prophenophos and triazophos. The university suggested less hazardous pesticides, like acephate, carbaryl, dimethoate and flubendiamide.

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

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