Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Zn $\rightarrow$ Mottle leaf of Citrus Khaira of rice. Mn $\rightarrow$ Grey speck of Oats. Mo $\rightarrow$ Whiptail of Cauliflower. Cu $\rightarrow$ Dieback Pollen sterility.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Matching essential plant micronutrient elements with their characteristic diagnostic physiological deficiency symptoms and crop disorders.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Correlating the micronutrients in List I with the disorders in List II:
- A. Zinc (Zn): Causes Mottle leaf (little leaf frenching) of Citrus (II) and Khaira disease of rice.
- B. Manganese (Mn): Causes Grey speck of Oats (I) and Marsh spot of peas.
- C. Molybdenum (Mo): Causes Whiptail of Cauliflower (IV) due to defective leaf blade lamina formation.
- D. Copper (Cu): Causes Male flower sterility (III) in cereals and Dieback Exanthema of citrus.
Matching sequence: B-I, A-II, D-III, C-IV.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Hence, the correct matching is B-I, A-II, D-III, C-IV, corresponding to option (C).