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What is the primary purpose of agricultural chemicals used to manage pests in crops?

ATo increase crop yield

BTo manage pests

CTo improve soil quality

DTo attract beneficial insects

Answer:

B. To manage pests

Read Explanation:

  • Agricultural chemicals are diverse group of chemicals used to contain or manage the pests in the specific crops and specific situations, it is called - Pesticides

  • Pesticides can be construed as a group of chemicals that are used to control or manage the pest population well below the economic threshold level.


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