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Biology of Insects and Pollination

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Insect biology and pollination focus on ecological relationships, crop science, and practical applications like apiculture. These topics regularly appear in general science sections of competitive exams. Review core concepts to build accuracy for test day.

Apiculture and honeyTypes of pollinationInsect binomial nomenclatureCrop damaging pestsFriend of farmers organism

Biology of Insects and Pollination Questions

Multiple choice
  1. formation of pollen tube

  2. nutrition of pollen

  3. nutrition of insects

  4. insects pollination

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pollen kit is a sticky, oily substance found on the surface of pollen grains in insect-pollinated plants. It helps the pollen adhere to insects, facilitating pollination.

Multiple choice
  1. Ant

  2. Earthworm

  3. Bee

  4. Butterfly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Earthworms are commonly called the farmer's friend because they improve soil fertility by aerating the soil and breaking down organic matter into nutrient-rich castings.

Multiple choice
  1. location of the apiary

  2. quantity of pasturage

  3. kinds of flowers available

  4. variety of bees involved

  5. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as the quality of honey is dependent on all these factors together and not on any one factor alone.

Multiple choice
  1. bee-keeping

  2. layers and broiler production

  3. cattle husbandry

  4. fish farming

  5. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as apiculture is the rearing, breeding, care and management of honey bees for obtaining honey, wax and other substances.

Multiple choice
  1. Louse

  2. Mosquito

  3. Tick

  4. Housefly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A parasite lives on or in a host and benefits at the host's expense. Louse, mosquitoes, and ticks are parasites. A housefly is a scavenger or vector, not a biological parasite.

Multiple choice
  1. Earthworm

  2. Leech

  3. Grasshopper

  4. Honey bee

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Earthworms are commonly referred to as the 'friend of farmers' because they improve soil fertility by aerating the soil and decomposing organic matter.

Multiple choice
  1. confusing insects by releasing sterile males

  2. laying traps containing pheromones

  3. spraying hydrophobic papers containing pheromones

  4. introducing juvenile hormones at an inappropriate stage

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The confusion technique in pest management involves using pheromones to disrupt the mating process of insects. This is often achieved by releasing synthetic pheromones into the environment to prevent males from locating females.