Q40
In 1883 late blight of potato was inadvertently introduced in India from
A.
Europe
AnswerB.
USA
C.
Mexico
D.
Peru
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In 1883 late blight of potato was advertently introduced in India from Europe.Irish famine also known as the Great Irish famine, occurred in Ireland in 1845 - 49 when the potato crop failed in successive years.
The crop failures were caused by late blight, a disease that destroys both the leaves and the edible roots, or tubers, of the potato plant. The causative agent of late blight is the water mold Phytophthora infestans.