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