Entomology MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. What is the primary focus of entomology?
A) Study of plants
B) Study of insects
C) Study of reptiles
D) Study of birds
Answer: B) Study of insects

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of insects?
A) Three pairs of legs
B) Exoskeleton
C) Two pairs of wings
D) Three body segments
Answer: C) Two pairs of wings

3. Insect metamorphosis that involves a complete transformation from larva to adult is known as:
A) Incomplete metamorphosis
B) Simple metamorphosis
C) Complete metamorphosis
D) Gradual metamorphosis
Answer: C) Complete metamorphosis

4. Which order of insects is known for its role in pollination?
A) Diptera
B) Coleoptera
C) Hymenoptera
D) Orthoptera
Answer: C) Hymenoptera

5. The “proboscis” in insects is primarily used for:
A) Locomotion
B) Breathing
C) Feeding
D) Reproduction
Answer: C) Feeding

6. Insects with incomplete metamorphosis go through which stages?
A) Egg, larva, pupa, adult
B) Egg, nymph, adult
C) Egg, pupa, adult
D) Egg, larva, nymph, adult
Answer: B) Egg, nymph, adult

7. Which of the following insects is known for producing silk?
A) Butterfly
B) Beetle
C) Moth
D) Dragonfly
Answer: C) Moth

8. The “antennae” of insects are primarily used for:
A) Digestion
B) Sensory functions like detecting odors
C) Reproduction
D) Defense
Answer: B) Sensory functions like detecting odors

9. What type of mouthparts do mosquitoes have?
A) Chewing
B) Siphoning
C) Piercing-sucking
D) Lapping
Answer: C) Piercing-sucking

10. Which of the following insect orders includes beetles?
A) Diptera
B) Hemiptera
C) Coleoptera
D) Lepidoptera
Answer: C) Coleoptera

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