Question

    Match List I with List II for control of citrus pest through parasite/predators

    List I                          List II

    A. White flies            I. Coccinella septempunctata

    B. Mealy bug           II. Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

    C. Citrus psylla        III. Brumus suturalis

    D. Citrus leaf miner IV. Citrospillus quadristriantus

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    A A ‐ I, B ‐ II, C ‐ III, D ‐ IV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A ‐ IV, B‐ I, C ‐ II, D ‐ III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A ‐ III, B ‐ II, C ‐ I, D ‐ IV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A ‐ II, B ‐ IV, C ‐ I, D ‐ III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    White flies are controlled by the predator Brumus suturalis (Option III). B. Mealy bugs are controlled by the predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Option II). C. Citrus psylla is controlled by the predator Coccinella septempunctata (Option I). D. Citrus leaf miner is controlled by the predator Citrospillus quadristriantus (Option IV).

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