Question

Match List I with List II:  

List I (Crop)	List II (Major Pest)
A. Rice	I. Capsule borer
B. Sesame	II. Pink bollworm
C. Cotton	III. White grub
D. Chickpea	IV. Gundhi bug

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV
• B. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
• C. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
• D. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III

Hint:

To remember Rice Gundhi bug, associate it with the characteristic "unpleasant odor" (Gundh) it emits in the field during the milking stage of the crop.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Every crop has specific "key pests" that cause significant economic damage. Identifying these associations is fundamental to Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
1. Rice (A): The Gundhi bug (Leptocorisa acuta) is a major pest during the milking stage, sucking sap from developing grains. (Matches IV)
2. Sesame (B): The Capsule borer/Leaf webber (Antigastra catalaunalis) is the most destructive pest of til/sesame. (Matches I)
3. Cotton (C): The Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a notorious pest that destroys the lint and seeds inside the boll. (Matches II)
4. Chickpea (D): While the pod borer is most famous, the White grub (Holotrichia spp.) is a significant soil-borne pest affecting chickpea roots in sandy soils. (Matches III)

Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct matches are A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.