Question

Match List-I with List-II:

• A. A-(I), B-(III), C-(II), D-(IV)
• B. A-(III), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(II)
• C. A-(IV), B-(II), C-(I), D-(III)
• D. A-(III), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(II)

Hint:

Know the virus-vector pairs—Tospovirus = thrips, Begomovirus = whitefly, Potyvirus = aphid, Badnavirus = mealybug.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Potyviridae are aphid-transmitted in a non-persistent manner.
Step 2: Tospoviruses are thrips-transmitted, a distinguishing feature among plant viruses.
Step 3: Badnaviruses spread via mealybugs, and Begomoviruses via whiteflies.
Step 4: The correct answer is A-(III), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(II).