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(C) The classification of pesticides is based on their development and mode of action.First-generation pesticides include inorganic compounds like ars

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Juvenile hormone analogue

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(C) The classification of pesticides is based on their development and mode of action.First-generation pesticides include inorganic compounds like arsenic and sulfur.Second-generation pesticides include synthetic organic compounds like $DDT$ and organophosphates.Third-generation pesticides are based on insect growth regulators,specifically juvenile hormone analogues (JHAs),which disrupt the development of insects by mimicking their natural hormones.Therefore,the correct answer is $C$.

Column $I$ (Pathogen)	Column $II$ (Host)
$a$. $Bacillus$ $papillae$	$i$. $Gypsy$ $moths$
$b$. $Beauveria$ $bassiana$	$ii$. $Cabbage$ $worms$
$c$. $Nosema$ $locustae$	$iii$. $Aphids$
$d$. $Nucleopolyhedroviral$ $virus$	$iv$. $Grasshoppers$

$A$ third generation pesticide is:

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