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DDT and BHC may act as

  • Option 1)

    Allergens 

  • Option 2)

    Carcinogens 

  • Option 3)

    Asthematic agents 

  • Option 4)

    None of these 

 

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As learnt

Organo chlorides / Chlorated hydrocarbons -

They are persistent, fat soluble chlorinated hydocarbons

- wherein

DDT, lindane, aldrin, chlordane.

 

 and

 

Harmful effects of Hydrocarbons -

Carcinogenic causes eye and mucous membrane irritation, bronchial constriction, harm plants by causing ageing
and breakdown of tissues.

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 DDT and BHC are hydrocarbons that may be carcinogenic 

 

 


Option 1)

Allergens 

Incorrect

Option 2)

Carcinogens 

Correct

Option 3)

Asthematic agents 

Incorrect

Option 4)

None of these 

Incorrect

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