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Select the incorrect statement.

A

Anthrax is a bacterial disease that affects humans and cattle.

B

Rust of wheat is a fungal disease that spread by air.

C

Citrus canker is a viral disease that affects citrus fruits.

D

Yellow vein mosaic is a viral disease that affects bhindi.

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To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement, we will analyze each of the four statements provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Statement 1**: - **Statement**: "Anthrax is a bacterial disease that affects human and cattle." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. Anthrax is indeed caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) and can affect both humans and animals, particularly cattle. 2. **Analyze Statement 2**: - **Statement**: "Rust of wheat is a fungal disease which means causative organism is a fungus." - **Analysis**: This statement is also correct. Rust of wheat is caused by fungi, and it spreads through spores carried by the wind. 3. **Analyze Statement 3**: - **Statement**: "Citrus canker is a viral disease that affects citrus fruit." - **Analysis**: This statement is incorrect. Citrus canker is caused by a bacterium (Xanthomonas citri), not a virus. Therefore, this statement is false. 4. **Analyze Statement 4**: - **Statement**: "Yellow vein mosaic is a viral disease that affects Bhindi." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. Yellow vein mosaic is indeed caused by a virus and affects the okra plant (Bhindi). ### Conclusion: After analyzing all four statements, the incorrect statement is **Statement 3**: "Citrus canker is a viral disease that affects citrus fruit." ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement is **Statement 3**. ---

To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement, we will analyze each of the four statements provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Statement 1**: - **Statement**: "Anthrax is a bacterial disease that affects human and cattle." - **Analysis**: This statement is correct. Anthrax is indeed caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis) and can affect both humans and animals, particularly cattle. ...
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