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Match the following columns
Column-I (Fungicide) Column-II (Group)
a. Indofil M-45 1. Mercury
b. Sulfex 2. Dithiocarba mate
c. Plantomycin 3. Sulphur
d. Emisan 4. Antibiotic

A. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3

B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

C. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

D. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

a. Indofil M-45 - Di thiocarbamate.
Indofil M-45 is a contact fungicide of Di thiocarbamate group, which checks the growth of fungi and the spread of diseases. It reduces the activity of enzymes in fungus which in turn reduces the energy production and finally results in death of the fungus.
b. Sulfex is Sulphur.
Sulfex is used as a highly effective fungicide to control powdery mildew on many crops. It also supplies Sulphur (an essential plant nutrient) to plants and no build-up of resistance by either pathogens or mites.
c. Plantomycin is antibiotic.
A stable, free flowing fine powder, fully soluble in water. Broad spectrum, antibiotic bactericide for plants for control of bacterial diseases in plants.
d. Emisan contains Mercury.
It is a mercurial fungicide contains 6% methoxyethyl mercuric chloride. These are potent neurotoxicants.

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