Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A (II), B (I), C (IV), D (III)
• B. A (III), B (II), C (I), D (IV)
• C. A (I), B (III), C (IV), D (II)
• D. A (I), B (II), C (III), D (IV)

Hint:

Begomovirus = Whitefly; Bymovirus = Fungi; Rymovirus = Mites; Tospovirus = Thrips.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Plant viral taxonomy is strongly correlated with specific arthropod, fungal, and nematode transmission vectors.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Matching viral genera in List I with their primary transmission vectors in List II:
1. Begomovirus (A) $\to$ Transmitted by Whitefly Bemisia tabaci (I) (e.g., Tomato leaf curl virus).
2. Bymovirus (B) $\to$ Transmitted by Plasmodiophorid Fungi Polymyxa graminis (II) (e.g., Barley yellow mosaic virus).
3. Rymovirus (C) $\to$ Transmitted by Eriophyid Mites Aceria spp. (III) (e.g., Ryegrass mosaic virus).
4. Tospovirus (D) $\to$ Transmitted by Thrips Frankliniella Thrips tabaci (IV) (e.g., Tomato spotted wilt virus).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Matching summary: A $\to$ I, B $\to$ II, C $\to$ III, D $\to$ IV.