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During non-paddy season, Rice bug subsis...

During non-paddy season, Rice bug subsists on

A

Grass

B

Sugarcane

C

Maize or Sorghum

D

All the above.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question refers to the rice bug, which is an insect belonging to the phylum Arthropoda. 2. **Understand the Feeding Habits**: Rice bugs primarily feed on rice plants during the paddy season when rice is available. 3. **Consider the Non-Paddy Season**: The question specifically asks what rice bugs subsist on during the non-paddy season, when rice plants are not available. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option 1: Grasses** - Rice bugs can feed on various types of grasses. - **Option 2: Sugarcane** - Rice bugs may also feed on sugarcane. - **Option 3: Maize or Sorghum** - Rice bugs can subsist on maize or sorghum as well. 5. **Conclusion**: Since rice bugs can feed on all the mentioned plants during the non-paddy season, the correct answer is **Option 4: All of the above**. ### Final Answer: During the non-paddy season, rice bugs subsist on **all of the above**: grasses, sugarcane, and maize or sorghum. ---
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