Question

Match the nutrient deficiency symptoms:
A. Sulphur
B. Phosphorus
C. Nitrogen
D. Boron
Match with the following symptoms:
I. Reddish colour on green leaves or stem appearing on older leaves
II. Chlorosis starting from leaf tips appearing on older leaves
III. Youngest leaf is brownish or dead (e.g. on beet)
IV. Mottled yellow-green leaves with yellowish veins appearing on younger leaves
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Sulphur: older leaves, tips.
Phosphorus: young leaves, brownish.
Nitrogen: older leaves, reddish.
Boron: young leaves, mottled.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Nutrient deficiencies cause specific symptoms.
We need to match each nutrient with its symptom.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
No specific formula.
Need to know nutrient deficiency symptoms.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Sulphur deficiency: chlorosis starting from leaf tips on older leaves (A-II).
Phosphorus deficiency: youngest leaf is brownish or dead (B-III).
Nitrogen deficiency: reddish colour on older leaves (C-I).
Boron deficiency: mottled yellow-green leaves on younger leaves (D-IV).
Thus, A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV is the correct matching.

Step 4: Final Answer:
The correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV.
Hence, the correct option is (B).