Question

Main objective of production/use of herbicide resistant GM crops is to

(a) eliminate weeds from the field without the use of manual labour

(b) eliminate weeds from the field without the use of herbicides

(c) encourage eco-friendly herbicides

(d) reduce herbicide accumulation in food particles for health safety

Answer 1

Correct Option (d) reduce herbicide accumulation in food particles for health safety

Explanation:

The main objective of production/use of herbicide resistant Genetically Modified (GM) crops is to reduce herbicide accumulation in food articles for health safety.

The chemical substances, which are used to kill or repel pest are called pesticides. The chemical substance which are used to destroy weeds are called herbicides.