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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.

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Biology of Insects and Pollination Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Honey

  2. Nectar

  3. Hive

  4. Pollen

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

Honey bees prepare the honey from the nectar sucked by them. This honey is stored in their beehives. Thus, it is only pollen which is not a term related to bees. 

Multiple choice
  1. attacking the prey

  2. attracting the opposite sex

  3. sending signals

  4. None of the above

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

Pheromone is a chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, especially a mammal or an insect, affecting the behaviour or physiology of others of its species. These are used in animals for attracting the opposite sex.

Multiple choice
  1. Locusts

  2. Mosquitoes

  3. White ants

  4. Bed bugs

  5. -

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

Depending on the species, ant colonies can consist of millions of ants. There are three kinds of ants in a colony: the queen, the female workers and the males.