MCQs Entomology-20 Posted on July 20, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. ____________ insects are insects that are specifically adapted to and thrive in sandy habitats Corticolous Psammophilous Terricolous Petricolous 2. The upper surface of an insect’s body is referred to as the _______________ Dorsal  Lateral Anterior Ventral 3. In insects, the region of an appendage that is closest to its point of attachment to the body is termed as _____________ Distal Apical Basal Proximal 4. An insect attracted to sunlight is best described as ___________ Photophobic Nocturnal Heliophilic Scotophilic 5. _________________ are parasites that live on the outside of their host Parasitoid Ectoparasite Hyperparasite Endoparasite 6. ___________ is the third segment of the insect leg Tibia Coxa Trochanter Femur 7. What threatens the future of crop production due to pesticide overuse? Lower pesticide costs Enhanced soil fertility Emergence of pest resistance and declining active substances Increased biodiversity 8. Solid bodily waste excreted by insects is called_______ Feces Hemolymph Secretion Exudate 9. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aligns most closely with____________ Pesticide-dependent farming Sustainable agriculture Climate Smart Agriculture Regenerative Agriculture 10. The “One Health” approach in pest management considers____________________ Pesticide sales profits Isolating agriculture from ecosystems Only crop yields Human, animal, and environmental health linkages Loading … Question 1 of 10
