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Government of India has passed which act by parliament to regulate the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of insecticides:
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Government of India has passed which act by parliament to regulate the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of insecticides:

A.

Madras agriculture pests and disease Act of 1919

B.

The Insecticide Act, 1968

C.

The U.S. Plant Quarantine Act, 1912

D.

East Punjab Agricultural pests, disease and Noxious weeds Act, 1949

Correct option is B


The Insecticides Act, 1968 was enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution, and use of insecticides. The primary goal of this legislation is to ensure that insecticides used in agriculture and public health are safe, effective, and of good quality.
�� Key Features of the Insecticides Act, 1968:
· Establishes the Central Insecticides Board (CIB) to advise the Central Government on matters related to insecticides.
· Requires registration of all insecticides before manufacture or import.
· Provides for the licensing of manufacturers, dealers, and pest control operators.
· Empowers authorities to inspect, sample, and analyze insecticides for compliance with safety and quality standards.
· Includes provisions for banning hazardous substances or restricting their use.

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