MCQs Entomology-22 Posted on August 6, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. Which insects exhibit ametabolous development? Flies Silverfish Butterflies Beetles 2. Which insect pest is known for causing damage to crops by chewing plant leaves? Aphids Thrips Whiteflies Caterpillars 3. __________ deals with the study of the interactions between arthropods and their environment? Entomology Ethology Ecology Arachnology Environmental Science 4. What is the primary advantage of using biological insecticides? Quick knockdown Cost-effectiveness Long-term control Environmental safety 5. In houseflies (Musca domestica), the sponging-type mouthparts are specially adapted for________ Soaking up liquid or liquefied food Lapping nectar Chewing solid food Piercing plant or animal tissues 6. Which class of insecticides is known for its lower mammalian toxicity? Pyrethroids Organophosphates Carbamates Neonicotinoids 7. The hypopharynx in insects is functionally most analogous to human ________- Nose Tongue Ear Lip 8. What is the primary advantage of Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) over conventional insecticides? Quick knockdown Environmental safety Long-term control Species-specific Action 9. Which of the following arthropod classes possesses a venom-injecting first pair of appendages? Crustacea Insecta Diplopoda Chilopoda 10. What is an example of a neonicotinoid insecticide? Carbaryl Imidacloprid Malathion Permethrin Loading … Question 1 of 10
