Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Pest)	List - II (Scientific Name)
A. Red gram podfly B. Plume moth C. Spotted pod borer D. Field bean pod borer	I. Maruca vitrata II. Adisura atkinsoni III. Excelastis atmosa IV. Melanagromyza obtusa

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

Hint:

To remember pod borers: *Maruca vitrata* = "Webbing" (Spotted); *Melanagromyza obtusa* = "Internal" (Podfly). Most pulse pest scientific names are essential for agribusiness competitive exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Correct identification of insect pests by their scientific names is a fundamental requirement in economic entomology. Pulse crops, particularly Pigeonpea (Red gram), are attacked by a complex of pod-damaging pests that significantly reduce yield.

Step 1: Identify the primary pest of Red gram (A).
The Red gram podfly is a major internal feeder. The female flies lay eggs inside the developing pods, and the maggots feed on the seeds. Its scientific name is Melanagromyza obtusa (IV).

Step 2: Match the moths and borers (B, C, and D).
1. The Plume moth (B) is characterized by its feathery, plume-like wings. Its scientific name is Excelastis atmosa (III).
2. The Spotted pod borer (C) is a highly destructive pest that webs together flowers and pods. It is scientifically known as Maruca vitrata (I).
3. The Field bean pod borer (D) refers to Adisura atkinsoni (II), which is specifically known for damaging lablab and field beans.

Step 3: Final Matching Sequence.
The correct sequence is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II. This corresponds to Option (1).