Question

Farmers are using a large number of pesticides and fertilisers in their fields to increase crop production and to enhance their profits. But by doing so, they are causing damage to the soil as well as to the environment.

Answer the following questions based on the above situation:
(i) Do you agree with this statement?
(ii) Why should we avoid eating fruits and vegetables without washing them properly?
(iii) What values are neglected by the farmers?

Answer 1

(i) Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy growth. By using a large number of pesticides and fertilizers, pH of the soil changes, which makes it more acidic or basic. So, in the long run, the soil becomes infertile. This leads to soil erosion, damaging the environment also. So, use of these pesticides and fertilizers should be restricted.
(ii) The chemical pesticides sprayed by the farmers in their fields, stick to the fruits and vegetables.
So, they should be removed by washing properly, before eating.
(iii) Care towards society, unselfishness.