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Post-emergence herbicides used for controlling broad-leaved weeds in wheat crop are ______
A. 2, 4-D
B. Metsulfuron - methyl
C. Clodinafop - propargyl
D. Pendimethalin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
A and B Only

Wheat Herbicide Selection Guide

This solution identifies the correct post-emergence herbicides used for controlling broad-leaved weeds specifically in wheat crops.

Analysis of Herbicide Options:

  • Option A: 2,4-DB - This is a selective, post-emergence herbicide effective against many broad-leaved weeds. It is commonly used in cereal crops like wheat.
  • Option B: Metsulfuron-methyl - A sulfonylurea herbicide used post-emergence for controlling broad-leaved weeds in wheat and other cereals.
  • Option C: Clodinafop-propargyl - This herbicide is used post-emergence in wheat, but it targets grass weeds, not broad-leaved weeds.
  • Option D: Pendimethalin - This is a pre-emergence herbicide, applied before weeds germinate. It is not suitable for post-emergence broad-leaved weed control in this context.

Conclusion:

Based on the analysis, both 2,4-DB (A) and Metsulfuron-methyl (B) are suitable post-emergence herbicides for controlling broad-leaved weeds in wheat crops. Clodinafop-propargyl targets grasses, and Pendimethalin is a pre-emergence herbicide.

Therefore, the correct combination is A and B only.

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