Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a chemical attractant used in pest management?

Which action should you take?

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Neem oil

Pheromones

Beneficial fungi

Sticky traps

Question 2: How does the timing of pesticide application affect pest management effectiveness?

Which action should you take?

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Timing affects pest exposure to the pesticide and its toxicity

The timing only matters for controlling pest migration rates

The timing has no significant impact on the outcome of pest control

Pesticide application timing is irrelevant if proper dosage is used

Question 3: What role does groundwater contamination play in an EIA for pesticide use?

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Groundwater contamination is not typically a concern for pesticides

Groundwater contamination is beneficial for soil health

Groundwater contamination is a primary concern due to leaching

Groundwater contamination only occurs with herbicide use

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: Which method of pest control under IPM aims to limit pest population growth by altering their environment?

Which action should you take?

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Biological control methods

Chemical control methods

Cultural control methods

Physical control methods

Question 6: Which of the following is a factor that could influence pesticide mobility in the soil, and therefore affect an EIA?

Which action should you take?

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Soil texture and permeability

The type of crop being treated

The age of the pesticide product

The pesticide's color and scent