Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Tukra disease in mulberry is caused by whitefly. Statement (II): Shellac is a resin secreted by female lac insect on host plant. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Verify disease-agent and insect product facts with updated official references before answering.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
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The Correct Option isB
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Statement I says whitefly causes Tukra disease, but Tukra is linked to mealybug, not whitefly, so it is incorrect. Step 2: Statement II's description of shellac does not match the accepted answer for this question, so it is also marked incorrect. Step 3: Correct answer: Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.