Question

Match List I with List II

	List-I		List-II
A	Rhizopus	I	Mushroom
B	Ustilago	II	Smut fungus
C	Puccinia	III	Bread mould
D	Agaricus	IV	Rust fungus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• B. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Match List I with List II

List-I

A. Rhizopus

B. Ustilago

C. Puccinia

D. Agaricus

List-II

I. Mushroom

II. Smut fungus

III. Bread mould

IV. Rust fungus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Explanation:

Let's match each organism from List I with its correct description in List II:

A. Rhizopus:

Rhizopus is a genus of filamentous fungi known as bread molds. They are commonly found on decaying fruits and bread.

Therefore, A matches with III (Bread mould).

B. Ustilago:

Ustilago is a genus of plant-pathogenic fungi that causes smut diseases. These fungi produce masses of dark spores, giving infected plants a sooty or "smutty" appearance.

Therefore, B matches with II (Smut fungus).

C. Puccinia:

Puccinia is a genus of rust fungi that are obligate plant pathogens. They cause rust diseases on various plants, characterized by reddish-brown pustules (rust).

Therefore, C matches with IV (Rust fungus).

D. Agaricus:

Agaricus is a genus of mushrooms, including the common button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), which is widely cultivated for food.

Therefore, D matches with I (Mushroom).

Matching Summary:

A - III

B - II

C - IV

D - I