Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Cowpea | I. Tobacco mosaic virus |
| B. Chilli | II. Leaf and stripe rust |
| C. Brassica | III. Bacterial blight |
| D. Wheat | IV. White rust |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
(A) Cowpea — this matches (III) Bacterial blight. The cowpea variety Pusa Komal was bred for resistance to bacterial blight.
(B) Chilli — this matches (I) Tobacco mosaic virus. The chilli variety Pusa Sadabahar resists chilly mosaic virus, tobacco mosaic virus and leaf curl.
(C) Brassica — this matches (IV) White rust. The mustard variety Pusa Swarnim (Karan rai) resists white rust, a fungal disease.
(D) Wheat — this matches (II) Leaf and stripe rust. The wheat variety Himgiri resists leaf and stripe rust and hill bunt.