Match List – I with List – II

List – I	List – II
A. Khaira disease of paddy	I. Manganese
B. Whiptail of cauliflower	II. Calcium
C. Pahala blight of sugarcane	III. Zinc
D. Blossom end rot of fruits	IV. Molybdenum

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct option is D

Khaira disease of paddy is caused due to zinc deficiency, which results in leaf chlorosis and brown discoloration. Whiptail disease of cauliflower occurs due to molybdenum deficiency, leading to malformed and narrow leaves. Pahala blight of sugarcane is associated with manganese deficiency, affecting chlorophyll formation. Blossom end rot of fruits is caused due to calcium deficiency, resulting in tissue breakdown at fruit tips.
Information booster: Micronutrient deficiencies produce characteristic visual symptoms that help in diagnosis. Zinc plays a major role in enzyme activation and hormone synthesis. Calcium is essential for cell wall formation and membrane stability. Balanced nutrient management is crucial for preventing physiological disorders.
Why other options are incorrect: (a) This option incorrectly matches zinc and molybdenum related disorders. (b) This option assigns calcium deficiency to whiptail disease, which is incorrect. (c) This option mismatches manganese and calcium related disorders.