Practice Introductory Entomology Questions and Answers

• Which of the following statements is true about Entomology?
• Which of the following is called the resting and inactive stage in the insect life cycle?
• Which of the following are the characteristic features of an Insect? 
• Which of the following is not a natural predator of BPH?
• Insects, which feed on one type of food, are called _______. 
• Which of the following statements is true for Entomophagy?
• Insects are classified into the phylum_______. 
• The total number of abdominal legs in the larval stage of the mustard sawfly is ____.
• Which of the following insects is the carrier of grassy stunt pathogenic virus?
• Which of the following structures is not the part of the insect’s head capsule? 
• The process of killing pupa without changing the cocoon shell layer is called_________.
• Which of the following is true about the immature scale insects?
• Insects belong to the phylum_____
• Which of the following is not matched correctly? 
• Elytra are the modified, hardened front wings of _____
• The type of antennae found in Honeybee are………………
• Which class of pesticides, known for their nerve poison properties and containing compounds like carbaryl, made a significant impact in the 1950s?
• The introduction technique involves the release of bioinsecticides during the season when pests are to be controlled, aligning with the stage of developmen...
• This toxin is derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, alters the ion permeability of the midgut epithelia in insects, leading to gut paralysis and death:
• Which insecticidal compound primarily interferes with the axonal transmission, prolonging the closure of sodium gated channels in the nervous system?
• The component of the insect's body wall primarily functions as a multifaceted shield, offering protection against physical injury, water loss, and the entr...
• ___________signifies the separation between the old exocuticle and the epidermis, creating a narrow space that aids in the molting process.
• This leg type is observed in insects like the praying mantis, featuring spiny femurs and tibiae that interlock to form a gripping mechanism
• The type of glands associated with the insect's head appendages is primarily responsible for silk production in certain insect larvae is
• What is the term used to describe the level of population density at which control measures should be implemented to prevent a rising pest population from ...
• What is the term used to describe the average density of a pest population around which it fluctuates due to biotic and abiotic factors in the absence of p...
• The process of estimating changes in insect distribution and abundance, providing information about their life history and the influence of biotic and abio...
• Which mechanism of resistance involves adverse effects on the biology of insects and their progeny due to biochemical and biophysical factors in the host p...
• “Clipping” the tips of the rice seedling before transplanting reduces the infestation of __________
• Larvae of _____________  causes damage in redgram by webbing together flowers, pods and leaves with frass often on pods and shoot tips.
• Host tree species for Muga silkworm is ________
• Chili leaf curl disease is spread by vector_________
• Planting of marigold as trap crop in Tomato and Cotton is used to attract to_______
• Typical symptom of Pink stem borer (Sesamia inferens) infestation in Wheat appears as:
• A bacterial disease of silkworm turns the color of larva to black and emits the foul smell. Name of the disease is:
• Trichogramma japonicum is a natural parasitoid which is used to control ________
• This Chemical known as “Apple Factor” which is released by Malus sp. and acts as an attractant to Aphis pomi is:
• Which pest is identified by the ‘honeydew’ it secretes, which often leads to the development of sooty mold on plant leaves ?
• ‘Bagging’ or protective covering of fruit clusters is commonly used to protect against which type of pest?
• Pebrine disease of silkworm is caused by