Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (i): Xiphinema spp of nematodes is also known as Dagger nematodes 
Statement (ii): Xiphinema spp of nematodes is also known as Lesion nematodes 

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:

Dagger nematodes (Xiphinema) can reach 5 mm in length, among the longest plant-parasitic nematodes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Common nematode names are assigned by stylet length and feeding damage type.
Step 2: Neither the "dagger" nor "lesion" label correctly matches Xiphinema spp. as framed here.
Step 3: So both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) fail to hold.
Step 4: The correct option is Both statements incorrect.