Question:
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Mosquito blight of tea is caused by Helopeltis antonii
Statement (II): Mosquito blight of tea is caused by Heliothis zea
In light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Mosquito blight of tea is caused by Helopeltis antonii
Statement (II): Mosquito blight of tea is caused by Heliothis zea
In light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Helopeltis damage causes characteristic "brown blight" symptoms on tea leaves, reducing both yield and quality.
Updated On: July 22, 2025
- Both statements I and statement II are correct
- Both statements I and statement II are incorrect
- Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect
- Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Helopeltis antonii (Tea mosquito bug):
True cause of mosquito blight
Piercing
sucking mouthparts damage tender shoots
Heliothis zea (Corn earworm):
Lepidopteran pest of crops
Not associated with tea
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