Biology · Environmental Studies
Biology of Insects and Pollination
830 Questions
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
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formic acid
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sulphuric acid
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hydrochloric acid
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oxalic acid
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lactic acid
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Explanation
This is the correct option. The sting of ants and bees contain formic acid, which when injected causes painful irritation and swelling.
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formation of pollen tube
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nutrition of pollen
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nutrition of insects
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insects pollination
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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.
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Ant
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Earthworm
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Bee
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Butterfly
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.
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location of the apiary
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quantity of pasturage
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kinds of flowers available
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variety of bees involved
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All of the above
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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.
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bee-keeping
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layers and broiler production
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cattle husbandry
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fish farming
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None of the above
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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.
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Louse
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Mosquito
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Tick
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Housefly
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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.
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corpora cardiaca
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prothoracic gland
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mushroom gland
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corpora allata
D
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Explanation
The juvenile hormone in insects is secreted from corpora allata.
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Alphid
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Leaf hopper
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Locust
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Plant bug
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Red cotton bug
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option. Locust is a chewing insect that is responsible for tearing off bits of leaves, chewing them and then swallowing them.
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citric acid
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tartartic acid
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formic acid
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lactic acid
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malic acid
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option.
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agriculture
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sericulture
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pisciculture
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apiculture
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vermiculture
B
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Explanation
This is the correct option. The science of raising silkworms, so as to obtain silk cocoons is called sericulture.
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Cockroach and Grasshopper
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Bees and Wasps
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Aphids and Mosquitoes
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Butterflies and Moths
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Bees and Butterflies
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct. Aphids and Mosquitoes have piercing and sucking types of mouth parts.
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Flies
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Fish
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Honey bee
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Mosquito
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Apiculture, or beekeeping, is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives, by humans for the production of honey and other products.
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Earthworm
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Leech
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Grasshopper
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Honey bee
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.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Snakes attack with their fangs as bee attack with their stings.
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confusing insects by releasing sterile males
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laying traps containing pheromones
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spraying hydrophobic papers containing pheromones
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introducing juvenile hormones at an inappropriate stage
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.