Matching the crops with their common diseases: - Sugarcane is commonly affected by Red Rot (caused by fungus Colletotrichum falcatum). - Paddy (Rice) suffers from Khaira disease, which is caused by zinc deficiency. - Arhar (Pigeonpea) is highly susceptible to Wilt (primarily Fusarium udum). - Potato is infamously affected by Late Blight (caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans).
Match List-I with the List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List - I List- II (Name of the Crop) (Name of Disease) A.Sugarcane 1. Late Blight B.Paddy 2. Red Rot C.Arhar 3. Khaira D.Potato 4. Wilt Codes: A B C D
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014 · Topic: Main Plant Diseases (Major Fungal Diseases: Rusts, Smuts, Powdery Mildews, Blights (e.g., Late Blight of Potato))
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