Q242
What is 'Glyphosate', which was recently banned by Telangana Government?
A.
Pesticide
B.
Herbicide
AnswerC.
Fertiliser
D.
Fungicide
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Telangana Government has imposed a total ban on glyphosate, a controversial herbicide that is used in cotton farms to kill weeds, as the chemical's rampant use, particularly in cotton, is "polluting soil and causing health hazards to human beings".