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Rachel Carson's famous book "Silent Spring" is related to:

A

pesticide pollution

B

noise pollution

C

population explosion

D

ecosystem management

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Silent spring documents the detrimental effects of indiscriminated use of pesticides, on the environment and both its components. The book spured the authorities and caused a reversal in pesticide usage policies also, ensuring a nationwide ban on DDT use in agricultural fields.
Environmental protection agencies and acts were created as the result of jarring awarness caused by the book.
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