UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

Explanation: 

• Carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos chemicals are used as pesticides in India to control insects in a wide variety of field crops. These toxic chemicals may enter the human body via the food chain. In the long run, these pesticides will have an adverse impact on human health like  lead to headaches, blurred vision, dizziness.
   

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Relevance: In 2018, As per Anupam Verma Committee report, Centre banned 18 pesticides.

Subject: Environment | Pollution