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