The pest that can be controlled using Bt brinjal:

Correct option is C

✔️ (c) Brinjal fruit and shoot borer: Bt brinjal is genetically modified to express a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis (Cry1Ac) which produces a protein toxic to the larvae of the fruit and shoot borer ( Leucinodes orbonalis), the most destructive pest of brinjal.
· Provides effective resistance without chemical sprays
· Reduces pesticide use and improves yield and fruit quality
❌ (a) Brinjal lace wing: Lacewings are beneficial insects, not pests.
❌ (b) Brinjal mealy bug: Bt gene is not effective against sucking pests like mealy bugs.
❌ (d) Brinjal scales: Scales are also sucking pests and unaffected by Bt toxin.