Question

Match List I with List II 

 

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

Hint:

Pyrilla is almost exclusively associated with sugarcane, and Brown Plant Hopper is a classic rice pest. Recognizing even one or two of these core associations is often enough to solve matching questions immediately.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Every crop has specific economic insect pests that target different growth stages.
Correct insect-host association is fundamental in agricultural entomology.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each crop with its specific major pest:
- Rice: The Brown Plant Hopper (Nilaparvata lugens) is a major sucking pest of rice that causes "hopper burn." This connects A with IV.
- Wheat: The Ghujhia Weevil (Tanymecus indicus) is a destructive pest of wheat seedlings in India. This connects B with III.
- Pigeon pea: The Plume Moth (Exelastis atomosa) is a major pest that feeds on the pods and seeds of pigeon pea. This connects C with II.
- Sugarcane: Pyrilla (Pyrilla perpusilla) is a destructive leafhopper pest of sugarcane. This connects D with I.
Thus, the correct mapping is A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I.

Step 3: Final Answer:
This specific combination perfectly matches Option (A).