Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary advantage of using systemic insecticides in pest control?

Which action should you take?

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They do not cause any resistance in pests

They kill beneficial insects

They persist in the soil

They target specific pests within the plant

Question 2: What is the role of environmental monitoring during pesticide application in the context of EIA?

Which action should you take?

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To measure pesticide effectiveness in pest control

To verify compliance with pesticide application rates

To track the real-time impact of pesticides on air, water, and soil

To ensure pesticides are applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations

Question 3: In IPM, what is the primary goal of cultural control methods?

Which action should you take?

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Eliminate pests by direct killing

Increase pesticide application efficiency

Reduce pesticide costs

Alter the environment to reduce pest populations

Question 4: Which of the following chemical safety standards is required for pesticide applicators under regulatory compliance?

Which action should you take?

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No need to store pesticides securely

The use of protective equipment such as gloves and respirators

The use of unregistered chemicals if available

The ability to apply pesticides at any concentration

Question 5: What are the potential environmental effects of pesticide resistance, which should be considered during an EIA?

Which action should you take?

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Resistance only affects pest populations and not the environment

Resistance improves pesticide efficacy against target species

Resistance can lead to overuse of pesticides and ecological imbalance

Resistance has no environmental effects but increases pest control costs

Question 6: How should pesticide residues on equipment be disposed of to comply with FAO standards?

Which action should you take?

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Collect and store in a sealed container for proper disposal

Wash off with water and discharge into soil

Dilute and use as part of subsequent spray mix

Rinse three times and reuse water