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    With reference to DINKAR herbicide launched by Dhanuka

    Agritech, consider the following statements: 1. DINKAR has been developed in collaboration with Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Japan. 2. Its active ingredient, ipfencarbazone, inhibits the ACCase enzyme, thereby controlling weed growth. 3. It provides long-lasting control of major weeds in transplanted paddy fields for about 45тАУ50 days. 4. Apart from weed control, it enhances crop health by improving airflow and light penetration, thereby reducing risks of fungal and pest attacks. 5. The herbicide is primarily targeted for wheat and maize farmers in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1, 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2, 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 3 and 5 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2, 3 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    тАв Statement 1 тАУ Correct: DINKAR was developed in partnership with Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Japan, marking Indo-Japanese collaboration in agricultural innovation. тАв Statement 2 тАУ Correct: The herbicide contains ipfencarbazone, which inhibits the ACCase enzyme, thereby stopping weed emergence at an early stage. тАв Statement 3 тАУ Correct: It offers 45тАУ50 days of broad-spectrum control over weeds like barnyard grass, Eclipta alba, and Cyperus species. тАв Statement 4 тАУ Correct: Besides weed management, it enhances airflow and light penetration, reducing fungal and pest risks while ensuring better crop growth. тАв Statement 5 тАУ Incorrect: DINKAR is specifically designed for transplanted paddy fields, not for wheat or maize. Thus, the correct answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4 only.

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