Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do buffer zones affect the environmental impact of pesticide application?

Which action should you take?

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They reduce the risk of pesticide drift and contamination of non-target areas

They have no effect on pesticide runoff

They increase the application rate needed

They increase pesticide exposure in surrounding areas

Question 2: What is a key characteristic of selective pesticide use within IPM?

Which action should you take?

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It is based on the least toxic chemicals available

It targets specific pests while minimizing harm to non-target species

It involves the widespread application of strong chemicals

It aims to completely eradicate all pest species in the area

Question 3: What is the role of biological control agents in pest management under IPM?

Which action should you take?

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To introduce natural predators that target specific pest species

To enhance the chemical toxicity of pesticides

To reduce the overall biodiversity of pests

To replace pesticides completely in pest control

Question 4: What should be done if a pesticide drift occurs during application, according to safety standards?

Which action should you take?

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Apply the pesticide to a wider area to neutralize drift

Continue applying the pesticide at the same rate

Cease application immediately, assess environmental conditions, and notify authorities

Increase application rate to compensate for drift

Question 5: What is the primary objective of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for pesticide use?

Which action should you take?

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To determine the most efficient method for applying pesticides

To analyze pesticide performance across different crops

To assess the potential adverse effects of pesticides on the ecosystem

To evaluate the economic benefits of pesticide use

Question 6: How does pesticide persistence in the environment affect its application?

Which action should you take?

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Persistent pesticides are always safer for non-target species

Persistent pesticides provide longer-term pest control

Persistent pesticides can lead to long-term contamination of soil and water

Persistence reduces the need for repeated applications