When DDT was applied in an orchard as a pesticide, the fruit production decreased. This happened because:
ADDT killed the pollinating insects along with the pests
BDDT is a growth retardant
CDDT inhibited flowering
DDDT disturbed hormonal balance essential for fruit setting
Correct answer
A. DDT killed the pollinating insects along with the pests
Explanation
The correct answer is DDT killed the pollinating insects along with the pests.