Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which type of pest is best managed through cultural controls like crop rotation and resistant varieties?

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Airborne pests such as aphids and whiteflies

Aquatic pests like mosquito larvae

Soil-borne pests and pathogens

Invasive insect pests that infest the roots of crops

Question 2: What is the recommended buffer zone for applying pesticides near water bodies under EPA standards?

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50 meters

10 meters

15 meters

25 meters

Question 3: What does the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for pesticides represent?

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The average pesticide concentration across treated samples

The maximum concentration of pesticide allowed in food

A fixed concentration for all crops

The minimum concentration of pesticide allowed in food

Question 4: What is the best practice for applying pesticides in mixed cropping systems to reduce the risk of non-target damage?

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Apply a higher dose to ensure thorough coverage

Apply pesticides in smaller doses to all crops

Use pesticides only in the evening when pests are less active

Apply pesticides only to the target crop, using selective equipment

Question 5: Which factor has the greatest impact on the efficacy of pesticide application?

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Sprayer speed

Droplet size

Spray angle

Pressure settings

Question 6: In the context of pesticide application, what is the significance of the "Restricted Use Pesticides" (RUP) category?

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These pesticides are not subject to any regulatory restrictions

These pesticides are only used for organic certification purposes

These pesticides are environmentally safe and can be used freely

These pesticides require special handling and application by certified professionals