Identify the correct statement about plant diseases: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the correct statement about plant diseases:
A. Late blight of potato is caused by a bacterium.
B. Tobacco mosaic disease is caused by a virus.
C. Black rust of wheat is caused by a bacterium.
D. Citrus canker is caused by a virus.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tobacco mosaic is viral. Citrus canker is bacterial, late blight is an oomycete (fungus-like), black rust is fungal.

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