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