Multiple choice

Match column – I (Disease) with column – II (Causative agent) and select the correct option.

 
Column – I Column – II
A. Loose smut of barley 1. Tilleta laevis
B. Covered smut of barley 2. Ustilago tritici
C. Loose smut of wheat 3. Ustilago hordei
D. Covered smut of wheat 4. Ustilago nuda

  1. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

  2. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3

  3. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4

  4. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

  5. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Loose smut of barley is caused by Ustilago nuda. Covered smut of barley is caused by the fungus Ustilago hordei. Loose smut of wheat is caused by the fungus Ustilago tritici. Bunt of wheat (also known as covered smut of wheat) is caused by Tilleta laevis.

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