Biology · Environmental Studies
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
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pretend their wing is broken
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attack the predator
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camouflage the nest
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build spikes around the nest
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Explanation
The killdeer is well known for its distraction display, where it feigns injury to lead potential predators away from its ground-based nest. This protects the vulnerable eggs or chicks.
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to make it pretty
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to scare off predators
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to mark their territory
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to attract a female bower bird
D
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Explanation
Bower birds are famous for constructing elaborate structures called bowers, which they decorate with colorful objects to attract a mate.
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is made
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makes
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are made
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make
A
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Explanation
"Honey" is an uncountable singular noun, and the action is passive (indicated by "by bees"). Therefore, the singular passive form "is made" is correct.
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A colony
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a group
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a gaggle
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a swarm
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Explanation
A community of ants is biologically referred to as a colony. While a large group of flying insects in motion can be called a swarm, the structured, nesting community itself is always a colony.
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the flower supplies water
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it enjoys the scent
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the flower provides nectar
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the flower provides protection
C
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Explanation
In this mutualistic relationship, the butterfly benefits by obtaining nectar, which serves as a vital food source. In return, the flower benefits because the butterfly transfers pollen from one flower to another, aiding in plant reproduction.
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competition
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mutually beneficial
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predatory
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commensalism
B
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Explanation
This relationship is mutually beneficial (specifically, mutualism) because both organisms gain an advantage. The bee receives food in the form of nectar, and the flower is pollinated, allowing it to reproduce.
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A butterfly has spots on its wing so it mimicks an owl
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Common Butterfly (np) mimicks Monarch Butterfly (p)
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A twig insect mimicks tree branches to surprise its prey
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Red/orange treefrogs (p) mimick orange/red treefrogs (p)
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Explanation
Müllerian mimicry occurs when two or more harmful or unpalatable species mimic each other's warning signals, which mutually benefits both species as predators learn to avoid them more quickly. Batesian mimicry, by contrast, involves a harmless species mimicking a harmful one.
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Feeding other bees
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Reproducing with drones
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Gathering food to make honey
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Defending or repairing the hive
B
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Explanation
Worker bees are sterile females responsible for hive maintenance, foraging, and nursing, but they do not reproduce. Only the queen bee mates with male drones to lay eggs and sustain the colony's population.
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immigration
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emigration
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importation
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deportation
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Explanation
Immigration is the movement of individuals into a new population or geographic area. In this case, the insect is entering a new country and population.
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Sugar
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Jam
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Honey
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Marmalade
C
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Explanation
Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. Other options like sugar, jam, and marmalade are processed foods made by humans.
C
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Explanation
Bees have two pairs of wings (a total of four wings) that are hooked together during flight to act as a single surface. This is a characteristic feature of the insect order Hymenoptera.
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No
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Some species
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Yes
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Schmetterling!!!
C
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Explanation
Butterflies belong to the class Insecta and the order Lepidoptera. They have the defining characteristics of insects, including a three-part body, six jointed legs, and antennae.
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Explanation
Subterranean means located or operating under the earth's surface. A terrarium is a glass container for plants.
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(a) Pollination by water in Vallisneria
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(b) Insect pollination
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Both
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None
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Foul odours from flowers attract flies & beetles
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Animals are attracted to flowers by colour and fragrance
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Nectar and pollen grains are floral rewards to animals
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All
D
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Explanation
Flowers attract pollinators through various signals like color, fragrance, and foul odors, and offer rewards like nectar and pollen to ensure successful pollination.