Question

Pink bollworm of cotton is caused by

• A. Earias vittella
• B. Pectinophora gossypiella
• C. Aphis gossypii
• D. Helicoverpa armigera

Hint:

Pink bollworm of cotton is Pectinophora gossypiella.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Cotton crop is attacked by several insect pests. Pink bollworm is one of the important bollworm pests of cotton.

Step 1: Identify the pest.
The pest asked in the question is: \[ \text{Pink bollworm of cotton} \]

Step 2: Identify its scientific name.
Pink bollworm of cotton is: \[ \textit{Pectinophora gossypiella} \]

Step 3: Eliminate other options.
Earias vittella is spotted bollworm.
Aphis gossypii is cotton aphid.
Helicoverpa armigera is American bollworm. Therefore: \[ \text{Pink bollworm}=\textit{Pectinophora gossypiella} \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]