Main objective of production of herbicide resistant GM crops is to

Options

A. eliminate weeds from the field without the use of manual labour
B. eliminate weeds from the field without the use of herbicides
C. encourage eco-friendly herbicides
D. reduce herbicide accumulation in food particles for health safety

Answer

D

Explanation

The main objective of production/use of herbicide resistant Genetically Modified (GM) crops is to reduce herbicide accumulation in food articles for health safety.
The chemical substance, which are used to kill or repel pest are called pesticides . The chemical substance which are used to destory weeds are called herbicides.