Which of the following diseases is a soil-borne disease?
A
Rust of wheat
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B
Smut of Bajra
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C
Blast of rice
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D
Red rot of sugarcane
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Solution
The correct option is B Smut of Bajra Smut of Bajra is a soil-borne disease that is spread through the soil. Rust of wheat and blast of rice are air-borne diseases, while red rot of sugarcane is a seed-borne disease.