State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · प्रश्न 61

Which of the following is an example of herbicide?

  1. Sodium chlorate
  2. Potassium permanganate
  3. Bleaching powder
  4. None of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण

उत्तर: (A) Sodium chlorate

स्पष्टीकरण

Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) is a non-selective herbicide (weedkiller). Potassium permanganate and bleaching powder are disinfectants/oxidisers.