Q39 / 226 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Match the items in column-A and column-B and choose the correct answer.
 
  Column-A   Column-B
(i) Ladybird beetle A Methanobacterium
(ii) Mycorrhiza B Trichoderma
(iii) Biological control C Aphids
(iv) Biogas D Glomus

  • A
    i-B, ii-D, iii-A, iv-C
  • Correct answer
    B
    i-C, ii-D, iii-B, iv-A
  • C
    i-D, ii-A, iii-B, iv-C
  • D
    i -C, ii-B, iii-A, iv-D

Solution

Ladybird is used to get rid of aphids. Fungal genus Glomus forms mycorrhizal association. Trichoderma a soil-borne fungus and is used to control other fungal pathogens; thus, it is used as a biocontrol agent.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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