Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the purpose of using a drift-reducing agent in pesticide application?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To increase pesticide concentration on targeted areas

To reduce the loss of pesticide through wind drift

To reduce the toxicity of the pesticide on non-target organisms

To speed up pesticide absorption by plants

Question 2: What is the primary goal of conducting an EIA for pesticide use in an agricultural setting?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To assess the cost-effectiveness of the pesticide

To minimize harmful effects on soil, water, and non-target organisms

To reduce labor costs in pesticide application

To optimize pesticide shelf life

Question 3: Which of the following is the primary benefit of integrated pest management (IPM) in controlling pest populations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers to control pests

Maximizing pesticide application for better control

Minimizing pesticide usage while maintaining pest control

Focusing on chemical-only methods for pest eradication

Question 4: Under ISO 14001, how should pesticide disposal practices be addressed in Environmental Impact Assessments?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Implement sustainable disposal methods

Burn all unused pesticides

Both B and C

Return unused pesticides to the manufacturer

Question 5: What is the primary focus of an EIA when evaluating pesticide impact on air quality?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To evaluate pesticide absorption by crops

To analyze how pesticide vapors affect pest attraction

To assess pesticide drift and its effects on surrounding air quality

To measure pesticide vaporization rates

Question 6: Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), what is the maximum allowable concentration of pesticides in groundwater?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

1 part per million (ppm)

5 parts per million (ppm)

0 parts per million (ppm)

0.1 parts per million (ppm)