Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (i): Tomato spotted wilt virus is not transmitted by Thrips tabaci
Statement (ii): Cucumber mosaic virus is transmitted by Myzus persicae

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:

TSWV requires thrips to acquire the virus during larval stages - adults can transmit but not acquire the virus.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: TSWV's efficient vector is Frankliniella occidentalis, not Thrips tabaci, so Statement (i)'s denial holds true.
Step 2: CMV is well documented as transmitted by Myzus persicae, so Statement (ii) is true.
Step 3: Both virus-vector claims check out independently.
Step 4: The correct option is Both statements correct.