Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): Management of pesticide use is not an integral part of IPM 
Statement (II): IPM is not to refine the pesticide application recommendations? 

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Hint:

IPM promotes minimal and precise pesticide use to reduce environmental impact and resistance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Pesticide management is a fundamental part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM); Statement (I) is false.
Statement (II) suggests IPM does not refine pesticide use, which is true as IPM aims to reduce and optimize pesticide application.