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