Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the significance of the "no-spray" zone in pesticide regulation?

Which action should you take?

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It is an area where pesticide applications must be doubled to ensure control

It is a safety zone where workers can safely enter immediately after pesticide application

It is an area where pesticide application is prohibited to protect sensitive sites

It is an area that must be sprayed continuously to prevent pest resistance

Question 2: What is the threshold value for pesticide toxicity that indicates a need for an EIA on non-target organisms?

Which action should you take?

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When the pesticide's LC50 value is below 100 ppm for non-target species

When the pesticide is labeled ?safe for all use?

When the pesticide is registered with a government authority

When no toxicity data is available

Question 3: What documentation is required to prove compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for pesticide use?

Which action should you take?

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All of the above

Annual inspection reports

Pesticide application log

Certification of training

Question 4: What type of training is required for individuals applying restricted-use pesticides (RUPs)?

Which action should you take?

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They must complete a yearly refresher course

Only basic safety training is needed

They must be certified by a state-approved pesticide applicator training program

They need no special certification if they follow the label instructions

Question 5: Which of the following is required for pesticide applicators when handling toxic chemicals according to safety standards?

Which action should you take?

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Training in the proper use of PPE and pesticide handling

Using any available container for mixing

Ignoring ventilation requirements

Storing chemicals in the same room as food

Question 6: 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