Match List - I with List - II.List - I
PestsList - II
CropsA. Stem borer I. Wheat B. Pod borer II. Rice C. Red rot III. Chickpea D. Loose smut IV. Sugarcane
This question requires matching specific pests and diseases (List-I) with the crops they primarily affect (List-II).
Here is the correct matching based on common agricultural knowledge:
| Pest/Disease (List-I) | Crop (List-II) | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| A. Stem borer | II. Rice | Stem borers are significant pests of rice crops, damaging the stem. |
| B. Pod borer | III. Chickpea | Pod borers are notorious pests that infest the pods of legumes like chickpea. |
| C. Red rot | IV. Sugarcane | Red rot is a destructive fungal disease primarily affecting sugarcane. |
| D. Loose smut | I. Wheat | Loose smut is a common and damaging disease of wheat. |
Therefore, the correct combination is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.