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