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The pesticides need to be replaced becau...

The pesticides need to be replaced because these

A

are very costly

B

cannot be stored for a long time

C

are mostly toxic and non-biodegradable

D

cause abnormalities in the target population.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The toxicity of pesticides affects the human health due to their excessive accumulation in the food. Pesticides mixed with water are non-biodegradable in nature which cause various water borne diseases in humans.
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