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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. 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.

Multiple choice
  1. brightly coloured pollen

  2. dry pollens with smooth surface

  3. sticky pollens with rough surface

  4. large quantities of pollen

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

Flowers pollinated by insects (entomophily) need to ensure pollen adheres to the insect body. Sticky and rough pollen grains are well-adapted for this purpose.

Multiple choice
  1. glitter fly

  2. firefly

  3. warmworm

  4. powerfly

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

Glowworms are the larvae and larviform adult females of various groups of insect larvae, most notably the firefly.