Which of the following pesticides have tendency to remain intact in environment and to accumulate in...........

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Which of the following pesticides have tendency to remain intact in environment and to accumulate in fatty tissue?

DDT

Aldrin

Endosulfan

Pyrethrin

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Only 1 & 2

Only 2 & 3

Only 1, 2 & 3

1, 2, 3 & 4

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Explanation:

DDT and other chlorinated pesticides such as aldrin, endrin, lindane and endosulfan are persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which remain intact and have a tendency to accumulate in fatty tissue. Pyrethroids (such as Pyrethrin) and Chlorophenols are Non-persistent pesticides.