Multiple choice general knowledge

Soldier insect harms which crop more?

  1. Urad

  2. Arhar

  3. Moong

  4. Paddy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Soldier insect (also called armyworm or Mythimna separata) is a significant pest that causes extensive damage to paddy (rice) crops. The larvae feed on leaves and can destroy entire fields if not controlled. While pulses like urad, arhar, and moong can be affected by various pests, soldier worm is particularly notorious for rice damage.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of soldier insects and their impact on crops. Soldier insects, also known as pest insects, are harmful to crops as they feed on the plants and cause damage.

The correct answer is D) Paddy. Soldier insects are known to harm paddy crops more compared to other crops listed in the options.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Urad - This option is incorrect because soldier insects do not specifically target urad crops as their primary source of damage. Option B) Arhar - This option is incorrect because soldier insects do not specifically target arhar crops as their primary source of damage. Option C) Moong - This option is incorrect because soldier insects do not specifically target moong crops as their primary source of damage. Option D) Paddy - This option is correct because soldier insects are known to harm paddy crops more compared to other crops.

Therefore, the correct answer is D) Paddy. This option is correct because soldier insects are known to cause more harm to paddy crops.

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