The most serious pest of bengalgram is

A. Pod borer

B. Cut worm

C. Aphid

D. Stem borer

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Pod borer is the most dangerous pest of chickpeas, causing heavy damage to the crop. This pest has been reported to cause 50% - 60% damage to chickpea pods. It is estimated that pod borer destroys about 21% of total chickpea production each year.
Using resistant varieties and implementing good agronomic practices can help to manage pod borer.