Which of the following is / are Organochlorine pesticides? 1: DDT 2: Endosulphan

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Which of the following is / are Organochlorine pesticides?
1: DDT
2: Endosulphan
3: Aldrin
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Options:

A . Only 1 & 2

B . Only 2 & 3

C . Only 1 & 3

D . 1, 2 & 3

Answer: Option D
ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES ARE PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (POPS), A CLASS OF CHEMICALS KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN VERY SLOWLY AND BIO- ACCUMULATE IN LIPID RICH TISSUE SUCH AS BODY FAT.

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