Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): Mosquito blight of tea is caused by Helopeltis antonii
Statement (II): Mosquito blight of tea is caused by Heliothis zea

In light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both statements I and statement II are correct
• B. Both statements I and statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

Hint:

Helopeltis damage causes characteristic "brown blight" symptoms on tea leaves, reducing both yield and quality.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Helopeltis antonii (Tea mosquito bug):
True cause of mosquito blight
Piercing
sucking mouthparts damage tender shoots
Heliothis zea (Corn earworm):
Lepidopteran pest of crops
Not associated with tea