Multiple choice

Match the column – I (disease) with column – II (causative agent) and select the correct option.

 
Column – I
Column – II
A. Hollow stalk disease of tobacco 1. Pseudomonas syringae
B. Wildfire of tobacco 2. Erwinia carotovora
C. Granville wilt of tobacco 3. Ralstonia solanacearum
D. Leafy gall disease of tobacco 4. Rhodococcus fascians

  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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C Correct answer
Explanation

Erwinia carotovora is known as the pathogen of hollow stalk disease in tobacco. Wildfire of tobacco is caused by Pseudomonas syringae. Ralstonia solanacearum caused granville wilt in tobacco plant. Rhodococcus fascians causes leafy gall disease in tobacco.

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