Question: In May 2021, the Telangana government has banned the use of herbicide glyphosate in agriculture. Under which act will anyone who violates the ban be punished ?
(a) Pesticide Act ‚1965
(b) Pesticides Act 1968
(c) Pesticide Act ‚1972
(d) Pesticide Act ‚1982
Answer – (b)
Related facts
- In May 2021, the Telangana government has imposed a complete ban on the use of glyphosate in agriculture.
- Its over-use is causing more harm to soil and human health.
- Any person who violates the ban will be punished under the Pesticide Act 1968.
- Glyphosate is a type of herbicide (Weed Killer) that is commonly used to destroy weeds in HTBT cotton crops.
By — Pankaj Pandey