MCQs Entomology-17 Posted on July 20, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. The pterothorax refers to ____________ Head + thorax Leg-bearing segments Thorax + abdomen Wing-bearing thoracic segments 2. Chitin is a key structural component in which of the following insect structures? Cuticle Hypodermis Basement membrane Eggshell 3. Currently, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) include__________ Glyphosate (Roundup) resistant plants Enhanced microbial pesticides, e.g., baculoviruses expressing scorpion toxin genes Production of vaccines Insect-resistant plants expressing the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) endotoxin gene All of these 4. The assemblage of all nematode population of an area is called_________________ Nematode community Nematode ecosystem Nematode habitat Nematode population 5. ___________ is the most suitable trap crop for the Diamondback Moth (DBM) in cabbage Castor Okra Mustard Tomato 6. What is the primary goal of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)? Increase insect populations for pollination Genetically modify insects for disease resistance Reduce pest populations through sterile male releases Enhance insect fertility for laboratory studies 7. A worker honey bee has _______ wax glands 12 6 8 4 8. __________ is used most commonly to sterilise insects in the laboratory CO 50 (Cobalt-50) CO 60 (Cobalt-60) CO 45 (Cobalt-45) CO 55 (Cobalt-55) 9. A honey extractor works on the principle of __________ for honey extraction Centrifugal force Gravitational force Electrostatic force Rotational force 10. Which of the following are bee products? Royal jelly Bee venom Bee wax All of these Loading … Question 1 of 10
