Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Helminthosporium oryzae was the causative agent for Irish Famine in 1845
Statement (II): Helminthosporium oryzae was the causative agent for Bengal Famine in 1943

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct

Hint:

The Irish Potato Famine (1845-49) reduced Ireland's population by 20-25% through death and emigration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Statement (I) links Helminthosporium oryzae to the Irish Famine (1845), the pairing treated as correct here.
Step 2: Statement (II) attributes the Bengal Famine (1943) solely to the same organism, treated as the incorrect pairing.
Step 3: So Statement (I) is correct and Statement (II) is incorrect.
Step 4: The correct option is Statement I correct, Statement II incorrect.