Question

Match List I with List II
\begin{tabular{|l|l|} List I (Crop) & List II (Major Pest)
A. Rice & I. Capsule borer
B. Sesame & II. Pink bollworm
C. Cotton & III. White grub
D. Chickpea & IV. Gundhi bug

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:}

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

Hint:

To remember Rice Gundhi bug, associate it with the characteristic "unpleasant odor" (Gundh) it emits in the field during the milking stage of the crop.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Every crop has specific "key pests" that cause significant economic damage. Identifying these associations is fundamental to Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
1. Rice (A): The Gundhi bug (Leptocorisa acuta) is a major pest during the milking stage, sucking sap from developing grains. (Matches IV)
2. Sesame (B): The Capsule borer/Leaf webber (Antigastra catalaunalis) is the most destructive pest of til/sesame. (Matches I)
3. Cotton (C): The Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a notorious pest that destroys the lint and seeds inside the boll. (Matches II)
4. Chickpea (D): While the pod borer is most famous, the White grub (Holotrichia spp.) is a significant soil-borne pest affecting chickpea roots in sandy soils. (Matches III)

Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct matches are A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.