Parathion and Malathion are _____________________?

Correct answer: C. Pesticides

  • A. Pain-relieving drugs (analgesic)
  • B. Plasticisers for unsaturated polyesters
  • C. Pesticides
  • D. Tranquilisers

Explanation

Parathion and Malathion are organophosphorus insecticides, so they belong to the pesticide group. They are not pharmaceutical analgesics or tranquilisers.

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