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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding ‘Mosaic

    Viruses:  Statement-I:  Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) belongs to the Virgaviridae family and  its hosts include tomato, tobacco, peppers. Statement-II:  Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is spread by aphids. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
    A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) have impacted crops in Karnataka and Maharashtra respectively. Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) belongs to the Virgaviridae family and its hosts include tomato, tobacco, peppers. CMV is spread by aphids, which are sap-sucking insects.  CMV too can spread through human touch, but the chances of that are extremely low.

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