Multiple choice

Blight disease affects paddy. The causative organism is ___________.

  1. virus

  2. bacteria

  3. fungus

  4. protozoa

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bacterial leaf blight in paddy (rice) is caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae, a bacterial pathogen. While some blights are fungal, rice blight can be bacterial, and this question specifically refers to the bacterial form.