Q4
In 1900, potato moth came in to India from
A.
Italy
AnswerB.
Ireland
C.
U.S.A
D.
New Zealand
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In 1900, the potato moth came into India (Bombay) from Italy. By the mid 1900s, potato moths became widely distributed in all potato regions in India.A potato moth is scientifically known as Phthorimaea opercula. It is an oligophagous insect that feeds on the plant family Solanaceae.
Potato tuber moth larvae are known for feeding on the tubers, roots and foliage of potato plants.