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Manish went to market to buy fruit and vegetables. He was attracted to buy fruit and vegetables which were big in size. When he reached home, his mother told him that he had not brought good quality stuff. She explained to him that these had been grown to this size by using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides which are harmful for our health.
After reading the above paragraph, answer the following questions :
(i) What values have been expressed in the above paragraph ?
(ii) How and why fertilizers and pesticides are harmful to human health. What solution do you suggest to the problem ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: **(i) Values Expressed in the Paragraph:** 1. **Awareness of Health Risks:** The paragraph highlights the importance of being aware of the health risks associated with consuming fruits and vegetables that have been artificially enhanced using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 2. **Quality over Quantity:** It emphasizes the value of choosing quality produce over size. Just because a fruit or vegetable is large does not mean it is healthy or safe to consume. ...
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