Question

Agricultural chemical include
A. Pesticide
B. Fertilizer
C. Growth regulator
D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: The chemicals which are used in the agricultural field to enhance the crop production or minimising the commercial loss is called agricultural chemicals. The chemicals which are used in agriculture are known as agrochemicals. These are toxic elements and can affect the environment.

Complete answer:
Agricultural chemicals involve pesticides, fertilizer, growth regulator, herbicides, insecticides etc.
Pesticides are those toxic chemicals which are used to control pests in the agricultural field. Pest is harmful organisms that create a tremendous loss in crop production, if not controlled timely. Pests may involve insects, mammals (rats), bacterial, fungal etc. There are several types of pesticides found in the market these are insecticide, fungicide, bactericidal, nematicide etc.
Fertilisers are those chemicals which are used to grow plants and crops in the field. There are two types of fertilisers are found, named organic fertiliser and inorganic fertiliser. Fertilisers are responsible for absorbing the major nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) to the soil. Fertilisers are applied within the soil. Example: compost, seaweed, blood meal etc.
The chemicals responsible for promoting the growth of the plants is called a growth regulator. Growth regulators can be activated in a very low amount. There are two types of growth regulators found. These are a natural growth regulator and synthetic growth regulator. Example: cytokines, auxins etc.
So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note: Agricultural chemicals are used by the farmers to enhance the production of crops and vegetables but these chemicals have a strong impact on the environment as well as on human health. Agricultural chemicals cause air pollution, water pollution depletion of soil and minerals. Pollution can lead to several health problems like a respiratory problem, skin disease, digestive problems etc.